Department of the Navy, NAWCAD Contracts Competency Division, MS32, 22541 Millstone Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304

R -- TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL N00421-96-R-5004 POC Sue R. Wainwright, Contract Specialist, Code 2262SW, (301) 342-3310, Ext 12; or Linda Suggs, Contracting Officer, Code 2622LS, (301) 342-3310, Ext. 11. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Test and Evaluation Engineering Department (4.11), Patuxent River, Maryland has a requirement for technical and engineering services to support tasking in the Engineering Competency. This is not a follow-on contract. However, portions of the level of effort are now being received via contracts N00421-94-D-0117 with ARINC Research Corporation and N00421-94-D-0012 with J.F. Taylor and will be included in this effort upon contract expiration. A MINIMUM of 15% of the subcontracted effort will be required to be with small businesses. The total estimated level of effort for a five year period of performance is approximately 2.5 million man-hours. The schedules delineates 2 lots with provisions for multiple awards. Lot I will support 4.11.1/.2/.3/.4/.5 and includes primarily aerodynamic and mechanical engineers. In Lot I the contractor shall perform independent analyses and technical studies and provide engineering and technical services in the area of Ground and Flight test and integrated systems test to develop/assess the air vehicle Flying Qualities, Performance, Carrier Suitability, Store Compatibility, Operability, Compatibility and Suitability. Lot I will include the evaluation of such systems/subsystems as flight, electrical power, propulsion, mechanical, vehicle subsystems, and support systems . Lot II will require the contractor to perform independent analyses and technical studies, and provide engineering and technical services in the area of Ground and Flight test and integrated avionics system test to develop/assess the test of aircraft electronic systems to include Sensors (such as radar, FLIR, electro-optics, acoustic ASW sensors, non-acoustic ASW systems, inferred, recognizance, etc.) systems; Communications, Navigation, Identification, Antennas, Mission Planners systems; and their overall integration into the aircraft. Lot II will support 4.11.6/.7/.8/.9/.10 and primarily utilizes electrical engineers and computer type personnel. An Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract with provisions for Cost Plus Fixed Fee delivery orders is anticipated. The Service Contract Act will apply. A PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 1, 1996 at the Base Station Theater, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD. Requests to attend the Pre-Proposal Conference and requests for copies of solicitations should be made in writing to the attention of Ms. Sue Wainwright, Code 2622SW at the above address or by facsimile at (301)343-1161. Requests to attend the Pre-proposal Conference shall include the attendee's name, citizenship, company, and Social Security Number. FOIA requests should be made to the attention of Tammy Guy via facsimile at (301) 342-1840. (0092)

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