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A -- PROTOTYPE ADVANCED SOURCE TECHNOLOGY ARRAY (PASTA) POC Jennifer Schrock, 02-22, 703-602-0727. Synopsis No. 10. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) requests feedback from industry on a draft Statement of Work (SOW) for Prototype Advanced Source Technology Arrays (PASTA), which will be uploaded onto the SPAWAR bulletin board on or before 22 November 1996. The Government is particularly interested in receiving industry recommendations for commercial specifications and standards which might be used vice military specifications and standards currently used. In addition, the Government seeks comments on the requirements in and layout of the draft SOW and verification that industry understands the scope of the effort. The anticipated requirement is research and development for the design, development, fabrication, and testing of a multiple element underwater active acoustic projector arrays using advanced source technology transducer elements. A single proof of concept mini-array is expected to be purchased with options to allow for the development of prototype multiple element arrays designed to support the Navy's strategic and tactical maritime missions. Potential sources should provide evidence of the following: 1. Past performance in the development and fabrication of active sonar arrays. 2. Acoustic array modeling expertise and performance prediction capabilities. 3. An understanding of the NavyOs strategic and tactical undersea surveillance requirements to include an understanding of the implications and limitations imposed by the various surveillance platforms. 4. Ability to accurately track program development and cost using an earned value method. 5. Experience in the development and integration of arrays, array electronics, array handling and packaging systems. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 8711. Potential offerors must possess a SECRET facility clearance 30, 60, 90+ days after award. Since Small Business (SB) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and 8(a) firms are a major concern of SPAWAR, all respondents should indicate their status as a SB, SBD, or 8(a). DRAFT SOW should be posted on the SPAWAR electronic bulletin board system (BBS) commencing on/about 13 November 1996. The SPAWAR BBS may be accessed from personal computers (PC) or Macintosh (MAC) computers by calling (703) 602- 9494 or via the internet at URL: http//spawarbbs.spawar.navy.mil. The internet site contains the same files as the electronic BBS. The Bulletin Board operates at 14,400 baud with a setting of 8:N:1 This file will be in a MS Word 6.0 format with the file name pasta.zip. The file will be compressed by a shareware program, PKZ204G.EXE. The file will be on the Draft File Library. To download this file, the prospective offeror will need, at a minimum, a PC or MAC with modem support software that supports VT100 or ANSI standard, a modem that operates between 300 bps - 14.4K bps and a minimum of 1.5 Mb free disk space. The bulletin board will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, as demand of the bulletin board may be heavy at times, it may be necessary to call repeatedly or during non-business hours. If assistance is needed regarding the bulletin board, please contact Mark Gurganus at 703-602-1842. Offerors who would like a copy of the DRAFT SOW and do not have access to a modem may bring a formatted high density, 3.5 inch disk to the Contractor Liaison Branch, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, 2451 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22245-5200, room 201 between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm Mon-Fri. Proprietary data submitted in response to this synopsis will be protected when designated. A procurement, if any, resulting from this synopsis will be separately synopsized by RFP in the CBD. Responses must be in writing and delivered via mail to the following address no later than 13 December 1996: Commander, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, ATTN: Jennifer Schrock, Code 02-22R, 2451 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22245-5200. Please reference Synopsis No. 10 on both mailing envelope and the enclosure. Telephone responses will not be accepted. (0330)

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