Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100

A -- ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF COMPOSITE END ENCLOSURE SOL N00178-97-Q-0053 DUE 092697 POC Laurel M. Campbell, Contract Specialist, Code SD113 or Paul Learn, Contracting Officer, Code SD11 on (540) 653-7478 WEB: NSWCDD Procurement Division Homepage, http://proc_div.nswc.navy. mil. E-MAIL: Questions concerning Sole Source Synopsis N00178-97-Q-0053, lmcampb@nswc.navy.mil. The Government intends to procure on a Sole Source basis from Alliant TechSystems, Inc. a structural analysis and design evaluation of the baseline design of a composite end enclosure using alternate materials from a previous contract. Structural analysis of a baseline composite end enclosure design provided by the Government using Spectra and graphite fibers, (1 Lot) and fabrication of ten-inch diameter composite end enclosures to be used on a warhead that will undergo sled track testing to evaluate the structural characteristics of the end enclosure upon target impact except that the design of these items will consist of various layers/weaves of Spectra and graphite fibers bonded together by a unique epoxy resin, (2 Ea). Award is to be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All responsible sources shall provide manufacturer's specifications with their fax quote which shall be considered by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100. Telephone number of (540) 653-7478. Fax number is (540) 653-7088, Attn: Laurel Campbell, Code SD113. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT ISSUE A WRITTEN QUOTE AS ALL ITEMS ARE IDENTIFIED IN THE CBD NOTICE. This procurement will be awarded on a ALL OR NONE basis. All items will be shipped FOB Destination to NSWCDD. Closing date is 26 September 1997. Anticipated award by 29 September 1997 with delivery by 02 January 1998. (0251)

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