SPAWARSYSCEN, Code D214B, 53570 Silvergate Avenue, Bldg. A33, San Diego, CA 92152-5113

58 -- HIGH FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM MODERNIZATION SOL N00039-98-R-0031(Q) POC David Bodner (619)524-7913 WEB: click here to download a copy of the draft RFP. The formal RFP will soon be available here, too., http://raven.spawar.navy.mil. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via e-mail, bodnerd@spawar.navy.mil. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command has a requirement for and is planning to solicit proposals from sources for Non-Development Item (NDI) High Frequency Broadband and Narrowband Communications Systems and Equipments, remote monitor and control subsystems, ancillary equipment, related data, spare parts, factory training and engineering services. Firm and option requirements for the first year and requirements for four option years for various quantities, for several Navy ship classes involving both new construction and retrofit requirements, will be included. The communications systems and associated equipment are intended to replace HF narrowband transmission and reception equipments currently in use on U.S. Navy ships. RFP packages are planned to be issued O/A 20 days from publication of this notice. Copies of the RFP package can be downloaded from the SPAWAR BBS. Qty: approximately 42 HFRG (broadband) systems, 837 narrowband transmitters and 420 antenna couplers, including options and other equipments. Closing date will be O/A 30 days after release of the RFP. Questions/comments concerning this synopsis may be addressed to Commander, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, Attn: Code 02-32B, 4301 Pacific Coast Highway, San Diego, CA 92110-3127. The requirements described in CBD Synopsis No. 62 of 9/8/95 and CBD Synopsis No. 38 of 4/17/96 have been incorporated into this requirement. Comments received in response to those synopses have been considered, and the resulting RFP will reflect those comments. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered. SPAWAR intends to use its electronic bulletin board system (BBS) for the issuance of the Request for Proposals (RFP). Interested firms may download information concerning this acquisition from the BBS. The draft RFP is currently available for download. When attempting a download from the web-page, be sure to hit "Procurement Documents." (0329)

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