Naval Air Warfare Center TSD, Code 27, 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando FL 32826-3275

A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT (MARKET SURVEY) DUE 062097 POC Debra McLean, Contract Specialist, Code 27222, (407)380-4020/Robert Riddle, Contracting Officer, Code 27222, (407)380-4095 WEB: NAWCTSD Home Page, Request for Proposals, or Sources Sought Notices, http://www.ntsc.navy.mil/contract/procure.htm. E-MAIL: NAWCTSD Code 27222 Contract Specialist, Debra_McLean@ntsc.navy.mil. The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) has identified a potential requirement for research and development services which encompass basic research, applied research, advanced development, prototype development, and technology transfer in areas such as simulation and training technology, individual and team training methodology, human cognition, performance measurement, tactical decision making, shipboard embedded training, sensor simulation, optics, weapons simulation, aircrew training, and virtual environment technology. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) and this CBD announcement are available via the Internet at NAWCTSD homepage address "http://www.ntsc.navy.mil" (look under "Request for Proposal" or "Sources Sought Notices"). The SOW and CBD announcement files (MS WORD) are PC compatible; users with other systems may have problems interpreting the files. A hard copy of the SOW will not be issued at this time. Additional documentation and information will be added to the NAWCTSD homepage as it becomes available. Interested and qualified concerns are invited to submit written responses to this notice by 20 June 1997. Electronic responses should be sent to Debra_ McLean@ntsc.navy.mil. Responses should include, as a minimum, the following information: (1) Narrative description of current and previous research programs and tasks performed that relate to the research and development areas mentioned above; (2) Specific technical expertise in the research and development areas mentioned above; (3) Technical and managerial qualifications (experience, facilities, staffing, etc.) to include experience in research and development related to Naval training and simulation technologies; (4) Past performance and experience on Government contracts of like or similar nature; (5) Proposed teaming arrangements; (6) Whether your company intends to bid as a prime or subcontractor (discuss work that will be subcontracted and indicate prospective subcontractors that will be utilized); and(7) The size or status of your company or team based on SIC Code 8711 and the related small business size standard of $20M. Interested parties are also encouraged to submit comments relative to the draft SOW. The Government estimate for this projected 5 year contract currently does not exceed $20M. This announcement does not constitute a request for proposal, but is solely for the purpose of planning by surveying the market for qualified sources interested in the above potential requirement. No formal solicitation is available at this time. The Government reserves the right to set this potential procurement aside for small business or offer it to the 8(a) program. (0135)

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