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87 -- TIF MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE OF CASS AND ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL N68335-97-R-0142 DUE 053097 POC Mary Novak, Contract Specialist, (908) 323-7436. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst intends to procure follow on services contract for Test Integration Facility (TIF) Management and Engineering Services in support of CASS Test Program Sets Developers. Services include TIF CASS Station Operation and Maintenance, Maintenance CASS Spares, Test and Evaluation Support, TIF VAX Based Computer Network, Security, Training and Technical Services to support CASS TIF activities. There are two TIFS currently in operation: Jacksonville, FL and Chesapeake, VA, each have approximately 38,000 square feet. Optional TIF sites in new locations may be required through the period of performance of this contract. The basic contract is for one year, with four one year options, for a total of five years. The TIF facilities include office spaces, storage, conference rooms, technical library, maintenance laboratory, CASS operations area, VAX mainframes and terminals, and shipping and recieving. The contractor will be required to assume the existing facility leases. This procurement will be 100% set aside for small business, and will be cost plus fixed fee. A preproposal conference will be conducted by the Contracting Officer at the TIF in Jacksonville, FL approximately 3 weeks after the solicitation is issued. This conference will include a tour of the Jacksonville TIF, and questions and answers. Solicitation is planned to be released on or about 30 May 1997. Request copies in writing or by facsimile (908) 323-2165. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0132)

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