Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.0), 1421 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, Va 22243-5120

10 -- SPARROW MK 58 ROCKET MOTOR PRODUCTION SOL N00019-96-R-0011 DUE 012497 POC Contact, Dirk A. Robinson, Phone (703)604-2119 The Naval Air Systems Command intends to conduct a full and open competition for production of Sparrow Missile Mk 58 Mod 4, Mod 5, and Mod 6 rocket motors in accordance with a validated Level III technical data package. Firm requirements are for approximately 300 motors, with a potential for up to 1000 units, and two options of from 100 to 1000 units per option which will be priced utilizing an alternate pricing schedule. This effort will include the qualification of Carboxyl Terminated PolyButadiene (CTPB) polymer from a new manufacturing source and First Article Testing of the finished motors. Additional requirements may include technical data, administrative/financial data, quality, reliability, system safety, and OPSEC requirements. A written request for the draft RFP must be immediately mailed or hand carried to the Naval Air Systems Command, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Attn: Dirk Robinson (AIR-2.2.3.3.1), JP#1/Room 106, Arlington, VA 22243-5120. Based on current Navy plans the Level III technical data package and RFP will be released as a "draft" for a period of three weeks and be available for mailing or pick-up on approximately 31 January 1997 in Room 106 of Jefferson Plaza Building #1 at the mailing address above. Contractor comments on the draft solicitation are requested and may be used in the formal RFP. A pre-solicitation conference has been tentatively scheduled on or about 20 February 1997 and the proposal due date is currently scheduled for 11 April 1997. The single Government point-of-contact for this procurement is Mr. Dirk Robinson and all future iniquiries must be directed to him at (703)604-2119, ext. 3367. Prospective offerors should contact Mr. Robinson on 28 or 29 January 1997 to confirm solicitation availability on 31 January 1997. Small and small disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to participate. -- NAVAIR Synopsis No. 20011-97. (0014)

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