Port Hueneme Division (Code 5F00), Naval Surface Warfare Center, 4363 Missile Way, Port Hueneme, CA 93043-4307

R -- VERTICAL LAUNCHING SYSTEM INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION, INSPECTION, AND DOCUMENTATION SUPPORT. SOL N63394-96-R-1115 DUE 103096 POC Contract Specialist, JOHN HARTWELL, (805) 982-8653, FAX (805) 982 5443 Vertical Launching System (VLS) Independent Certification, Inspection, Documentation, Equipment and Systems Engineering Support. These services include engineering effort to identify and resolve deficiencies in preparation of, during and as a result of ship Regular Overhauls, Selected Availabilities, Post Shakedown Availability and Installation and Checkout. Provide independent engineering support during VLS Certification Inspection(s) and VLS Integrated Test Procedures Stage II/IV Launcher Inspections and special test events related to certification. Also included in the tracking maintenance and modification of the VLS Inspection Discrepancy database for each ship inspected, review and modification of various VLS manuals. Perform problem investigations and review/evaluate fleet technical inputs and engineering/design changes for incorporation into Planned Maintenance Systems. Provide logistics support to the Deluge Valve Overhaul and Water Treatment Programs. Provide Combat Systems Engineering Services in support of Vertical Launching Systems Technical Assistance Expert System (VTAEXS). Provide engineering support to the VLS system level and equipment, problem investigation/resolution process and support investigations that result in modification to VLS and Launch Control Unit equipment.The VLS Program Office mandates that all work on the operation of any VLS equipment shall be accomplished strictly in accordance with the Safety and Design Precepts defined in NAVSEAINST 8394.2B. This instruction states that all contractor personnel operating or performing any unsupervised work on any launcher equipment shall be graduates of either a US Navy VLS Operations and Maintenance Course or a civilian Basic ISEA/Field Service Representative course and hold a current VLS System Maintenance Technician or Test Director Certification. In those instances where the contractor or its subsidiaries have manufactured equipment, developed the documentation or performed the installation, the contractor and its subcontractors shall be disqualified from the performing activity to authenticate the work which was performed by the contractor. Due to the fact that some of this effort will need to be performed on equipment resident at Port Hueneme Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, the awardee must have a facility within one hour commuting time of our facility. One year with four one year options. Estimated level of effort 42,863 hours in the base year, option year two and option year four and 45,360 in option year one and option year three. Each option year requires approximately 3,650 hours of a VLS Certified Technical Director and 20,000 hours of a certified VLS Systems Maintenance Technician. Federal Supply Code: R425. Standard Industrial Classification: 8711. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.(0271)

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