Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, SEA 02625, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA 22242-5160

J -- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF DRY DECK SHELTERS SOL N00024-97-R-6245 POC Jeffrey T. Thrasher (SEA 02625)(703)602-7703 The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue orders on n multiple occasions over the period of Basic Ordering Agreement N00024-97-R-6245 with Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, 4101 Washington Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607. Orders will be issued for planning yard and design support of Dry Deck Shelters. Orders will be issued pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Newport News Shipbuilding has been the planning yard since 1985 and is the sole manufacturer of the equipment to be supported and the only firm with the background, experience, capability and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the program requirements to provide the required services. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Newport News Shipbuilding directly. See Numbered Note9s): 22. (0203)

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