Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, SEA 02631, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

13 -- PRODUCTION OF AN/SLQ-48 MISSION PACKAGE TWO AND THREE (MP-2 AND MP-3) SOL N00024-97-R-6395 POC L. Anthony Commale, Code 02631C, Contract Specialist 703-602-0951/Steve J. Caracciolo, Code 02631, 703-602-0952 The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is soliciting proposals for the second and third mission package for the AN/SLQ-48(V) Mine Neutralization System. Mission Packages (MP) 2 and 3 are launched, transported, deployed, and under certain circumstances, recovered by the Mine Neutralization Vehicle (MNV). Both Mine Countermeasures (MCM-1) and Coastal Minehunter (MHC-51) Class Ships will be equipped with MP-2 and MP-3 systems to perform mine neutralization. This procurement involves production of an explosive destructor (Mk 57 Mod 1), bomblet float (Mk 31 Mod 0), extension arm ballast section (Mk 2 Mod 0), a cable gripping release (Mk 52 Mod 0) (CGR), positioning float frame (Mk 6 Mod 0), and positioning float (Mk 30 Mod 0). Details are contained in Solicitation N00024-97-R-6395 which NAVSEA estimates to post on the INTERNET/WORLD WIDE WEB (WEB) on 15 September 1997. Interested parties with INTERNET capability can access the solicitation from the NAVSEA CONTRACTS WEB page at "http://www.contracts.hq.navsea.navy.mil/" and download the document directly to their workstations. Please direct any questions concerning the availability of documents on the WEB page to Mr. Commale at "Commale_L_Anthony@hq.navsea.navy.mil" and not to the WEBMASTER address listed on the WEB page. Requests for inclusion on the bidders' list must be submitted via electronic mail to Mr. Commale at the aforementioned address; requests received by any other means will not be included on the list. Copies of the potential bidders' list will be available on the NAVSEA CONTRACTS WEB page approximately ten (10) days after the posting of the solicitation. A library consisting of all relevant, technical documents also will be established at Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center. Information regarding the use of the library will be provided in the solicitation package available on the WEB. Questions regarding this solicitation should be addressed to Mr. Commale, SEA 02631C at 703-602-0951 x682. (0225)

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