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59 -- HIGH BAND RADOME FOR THE EA-6B AIRCRAFT SOL N00164-97-R-0028 DUE 041497 POC Contact point, Ms. Roberta George, Procurement Technician, Code 1163WK, 812-854-1348, FAX 812-854-3465 The Navy requires design, development, fabrication, and test of modifications to the Extended Band Radome Part No. 128WP40011-1 to improve the existing radomes performance in accordance with the statement of Work and NSWC Specification 802027116000 and delivery of Modified Extended High Band Radomes in accordance with NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane Statement of Work, Minimum Quantity of 60 each, Maximum Quantity of 250 each. Data is also required. Delivery shall be required as follows: f.o.b. destination, with Initial Production Unit (IPU) within 360 days from effective date of contract; 8 units within 450 days from effective date of contract with a rate of 8 units every 30 days until completion. Delivery requirement for quantities ordered after the initial order shall be stated as follows: Subsequent orders require delivery at the rate of 8 units every 30 days upon completion of the previous delivery order. Tooling/fixturing shall be delivered within 30 days from completion of contract. Inspection and acceptance shall be at Source. During the solicitation process, each Contractor is required to fabricate and test a flat panel representative of the materials and construction that will be used in the modified area of the radome (less transition area). The testing performed will be used to demonstrate the ability to comply with paragraph 4.2.1.3 of NSWC specification No. 802027116000. The flat panel dimensions shall be 2 ft by 2 ft. The testing will be performed at the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC), Aircraft Division, Paxtuxent River by NAWC personnel. Results of the test shall be included in the Contractor's technical proposal. The estimated time required per vendor is 1 day. The contractor must schedule a test date within 30 days after issue of solicitation, Facilities at NAWC Paxtuxent River will be available for testing from 45 days to 60 days after issuance of solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by this Agency. When calling, be prepared to state company name, address and solicitation number. Requests for the solicitation may be made in writing to the above address or by facsimile. Contractor will be required to have a confidential facility and personnel clearance. Award will be based on Best Value, the contractor will be required to submit a technical proposal. (0332)

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