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20 -- LCAC SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM (SLEP) PHASES I & II SOL N00024-98-R-2203 DUE 022898 POC Steven O. Santos 703/602-3102 Ext 223/Contracting Officer Teresa J. Ryan, 703/602-3102 Ext 224 The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to contract for a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). NAVSEA will issue N00024-98-R-2203 to Textron Marine and Land Systems of New Orleans, LA. The RFP will require GFM management, two Phases of SLEP, Interim Support Spares/Services, Familiarization Training, and associated data, and options for refurbishment of machinery train components. GFM management will require disassembly and storage of 17 LCAC, including removal of above deck modules; and removal, inspection, repair, and storage preparation of specified components. SLEP Phase I, C4N upgrade of the Command Module, consists of two parts: part one is refurbishment of the command module, advance procurement and installation of C4N electronics suite, testing, and delivery of command modules and associated kit materials; part two, to be performed in Norfolk, VA or Camp Pendleton, CA, involves removing the command module, installing a refurbished command module and associated kit materials, and completion of a corrosion abatement work package. Phase II of SLEP will involve construction of a new buoyancy box, scrapping the old box, systematic disassembly of the craft, refurbishment of craft modules and components, reassembly on the new buoyancy box, testing and delivery, as well as a the C4N upgrade of the Command Module on those craft not already upgraded. Contract pricing will be solicited for FY98 Phase I and Phase II SLEP requirements, and will include options for FY99 and FY00. NAVSEA contact is Steven O. Santos, Code 02224, 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22242-5160. See Note 22 (0328)

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