Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, SEA 02211A, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

20 -- ADVANCED LARGE SCALE VEHICLE SOL N00024-97-R-2103 POC Scott Anderson, Contract Specialist, (703)602-0267, Stephen J. Filan, Contracting Officer, (703)602-0267 The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to issue a solicitation to Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), 4101 Washington Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607 for the design and construction of an Advanced Large Scale Vehicle (LSV II). These efforts include all engineering, technical, coordination, support and manufacturing efforts necessary to design and construct LSV II. LSV II will replicate large scale submarines in design and capability and is to be used as a demonstration platform for the insertion of new submarine technologies related to deep diving, nuclear powered attack submarines. It is, therefore, mandatory that the designer/builder of LSV II has knowledge and insight into current Navy nuclear submarine design practices plus the demonstrated ability to design, build, and deliver nuclear powered attack submarines within schedule constraints. Only qualified nuclear powered attack submarine shipbuilders are known to possess the capabilities to satisfy the Governments' requirements. It is envisioned that NNSwill team, via a subcontract, with Electric Boat Corporation, 75 Eastern Point Road, Groton, CT 06340 for some of these requirements. This announcement is for potential subcontractor opportunities and informational purposes only. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0027)

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