Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, SEA 02813W, 2531 Jefferson n Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (PROCUREMENTS) SOL N00024-97-R-8120 DUE 041197 POC 02813W, Aaron Wade (703) 602-6911 x286 This acquisition will enable the Navy to establish and maintain essential engineering, research and development capabilities at the Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University as follows: (1) Independent quantitative performance evaluations of complex operational systems including ballistic and guided missile systems, strategic and tactical C3 systems, and other related combat and weapon systems; evaluation of alternative and modified systems; collection of requisite data; and the development of instrumentation, as appropriate. (2) Investigation and assessment of anti-submarine warfare, unmanned undersea vehicles, mine countermeasure technologies and other aspects of undersea warfare with emphasis on security, survivability, and operational effectiveness of submarines; instrumentation and oceanographic sensor development; and the execution of experiments and oceanographic research. (3) Design, development, and prototyping of space systems and instruments; conduct critical space experiments; provide analysis and evaluation of space systems and space related data; research and development of systems that provide precision tracking, location, navigation, remote sensing, communication, characterization of the space environment, situational awareness, accurate discrimination and targeting of threat objects. (4) Provide detailed understanding of tactical combat and guided missile (including surface-to-air and cruise missiles) system design necessary for the independent evaluation of current and future systems, and the research and development of concepts and techniques for system improvements; develop and maintain unique evaluation and development facilities; design and prototype systems; relate systems design to operational factors (e.g., targeting and mission planning), and conduct related analyses and tests, including full scale experiments. (5) Research, development and assessment of effective methods of coordinating warfare systems at the theater level, by exploring system concepts, developing demonstration models, and conducting experiments, systems engineering and evaluation of electronic warfare and defense suppression systems; assist in the planning and evaluation of C3 systems for the attaining and integrated tactical and strategic system capability. (6) Research, development and assessment of defense command, control, communications, computer and information technologies; apply these technologies to battlefield information management and information warfare systems; provide operational evaluations and vulnerability assessments of current and planned systems; develop system architectures to improve the effectiveness, coordination, and reduce vulnerability among forces; and conduct demonstrations and testing of these systems. (7) Development and applications of simulations and models and operations analysis techniques for mission effectiveness analysis and for the engineering evaluation and performance assessment of current, planned, and proposed systems and coordinated methods for employment of systems. (8) Mission related and public service oriented research and technology development, test, evaluation, and system analysis through the application of the core competencies described above and with the complementary capabilities of other divisions of the University. US COMPANIES ONLY (NOFORN). Potential offerors must possess a TOP SECRET facility clearance at time of award. Quantity: 97,860 staff months. NAVSEA plans to award a Sole Source Contract to: Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD 20707. As provided in FAR 5.202(a)(10), synopsis of this effort is not required. However, this effort is being publicized in order to promote subcontracting opportunities and explore the feasibility of future competition. Offerors interested in obtaining a copy of RFP No. N00024-97-R-8120 should request the RFP in writing and forward it to Mr. Aaron Wade, NAVSEA/Code 02813W. See Numbered Note(s) 22 (0071)

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