Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100

T -- TESTING PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPORT SOL N00178-96-Q-1052 DUE 022996 POC Janice S. Williams, Contract Specialist, Code S118 or Paul Learn, Contracting Officer, Code S11 on (540) 653-7478. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT AND NO SOLICITATION OR DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE EXIST. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is seeking to identify sources to provide scientific and technical photographic support for the Optical Instrumentation Branch, Weapons Evaluation Division of the Weapon Systems Department to augment Government gun system testing during peak periods. Sources are being sought to determine if there are, in order of preference, any 8(a), at least two small disadvantaged business or small business concerns capable of providing unique photographic support. Photographic support will be required for testing at NSWCDD or any of the test ranges supported by NSWCDD. Testing is normally within CONUS; however, there is a possibility that testing may be required in Puerto Rico or foreign countries. This unique photographic support may be required during land-based or shipboard testing and will require knowledge and experience of at-sea testing procedures. Support will require an extensive knowledge of and operational skills in high speed film and video cameras and standard video camera technology. Film camera types include, but are not be limited to, Hycams, Locams, Hytax, Photosonics Models 1P and 4M, and Fastax II. Video cameras include, but are not limited to, Panasonic Model D-5100, Sony, and Sanyo engineering type color cameras. Camera film may be color or black and white. The Government will furnish the cameras and film required to record/photograph testing. Extensive knowledge of control and timing systems related to the cameras listed above will be required. Testing may involve tracking targets using a cine sextant, contraves KTM, or shros tracking mounts. Knowledge of photo-triangulation systems used to gather gun accuracy data for the fleet is required. Experience in working in the Naval environment, especially at NSWCDD, is required. Training and orientation for each program will be minimal. The performance of this work may require supporting testing onboard ships for one or more weeks. Secret facility and personnel clearances are mandatory. Orientation and experience on Naval Combat Ship in a testing environment are necessary. Familiarity with equipment is required to perform minor field repairs such as loose wires or replacement of fuzes or tighten the camera flange. Troubleshooting may be required during testing to identify and repair loose connectors or broken wires. The physical demands of this effort may require persons to carry fifty (50) pounds of equipment up shipboard ladders and down hatchways. Good hand-eye coordination is required to track and record projectile splashes for later data reduction. Knowledge of and communication with Naval personnel of all ranks onboard ship is required. Testing schedules may change, therefore, flexibility in travel arrangements is required. The ability to make clear decisions about logistics and equipment necessary to obtain essential test data without jeopardizing test results is required. Interested organizations are urged and invited to demonstrate their capabilities by providing the following information by 29 February 1996: (1) identification of business size, (2) specific expertise in the above-stated technical support areas, (3) corporate experience in the above-stated areas, (4) knowledge of high-speed photographic equipment, photo-triangulation systems, and high-speed video/film camera systems, (5) knowledge of Naval test procedures, and (6) demonstration of experience by providing contract number, type, value, award and completion dates, and point of contact and phone number. Capability statements shall be forwarded to Contracting Officer, NAVSURFWARCENDIV, Attn: Janice S. Williams/Code S118, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100. Please identify your submission as N00178-96-Q-1052 - ''CAPABILITY STATEMENT FOR TESTING PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPORT''. NOTE: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT AND NEITHER A SOLICITATION PACKAGE OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION ARE AVAILABLE. Questions regarding this announcement shall be directed to Mrs. Janice S. Williams at (540) 653-7478 or telecopied to (540) 653-7088. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which will be considered. (0032)

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