Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Blvd., West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700

A -- SPECIALIZED ENGINEERING SUPPORT IN SHIP ACOUSTICS, AND ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY POC POC Ms. Doris Rosenblatt (301)227-3302 Contracting Officer Ms. Elaine Weschler (301 227-1696 The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division has a need to acquire 72,000 additional effort (man-hours) of support services under Navy Contract N00167-95-D-0046. A continuation of support services under the subject contract is required in specialized scientific and technical effort in the fields of structural acoustics, acoustic technology, and advanced technology applications for various submarine and surface ship Programs. Negotiations are anticipated to be conducted with Engineering Technology Center, An Operating Segment of Analysis & Technology, Inc., P.O. Box 220, Technology Park, North Stonington, CT. CBD number note 22 applies to the extent that the proposed action is for support services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. This action will provide essential continuity of support during the period in which a follow-on competitive contract will be processed. (0231)

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