Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Code 210000D, 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 93555-6001

A -- ADVANCED GUN SYSTEMS AND AMMUNITION TECHNOLOGIES FOR USN AND USMC APPLICATIONS SOL N68936-96-R-0238 POC Doreen Paul, Contracting Officer, (619) 939-9665. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWPNS) China Lake, CA, is seeking information on advanced technologies for medium caliber (.50 cal-35mm) gun and ammunition systems for Naval and Marine Corps fixed-wing aviation applications. NAWCWPNS is assembling information as directed by Strike Warfare, N880D6, on available advanced gun systems and ammuntion technologies that significantly enhance the capabilities of existing medium caliber gun systems. The primary focus of the request is to identify technologies that increase the standoff, lethality, affordability, reliability and maintainability of gun systems and ammunition in .50 to 35mm calibers. Information on complimentary technologies associated with targeting, sensors and fire control that improve the accuracy on target are also sought. The information collected will be used to support the planning process for identifying gun system and ammunition technologies that meet near term requirements for USN and USMC fixed-wing applications. Interested parties shall provide their information to Commander (Code 473440D), NAWCWPNS (Attn: P. Dixon), 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 9355-6001 no later than COB 26 July 1996. Contractors should appropriately mark any data that is proprietary or has restricted data rights. Additional information may be obtained through the technical point of contact at NAWCWPNS, Mr. Phil Dixon, (619)927-2988. This announcement is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). (0144)

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