Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, P. O. BOX 190022, North Charleston, SC 29419-9022

R -- INSTALLATION, MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES. SOL N65236-98-R-0410 DUE 042798 POC Patricia Godwin, Code 1113PG, (803) 974-5920/Contracting Officer, Joliene Bowers E-MAIL: Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, godwinp@spawar.navy.mil. Provide AN/WSN-7 Ring Laser Gyro Navigator (RLGN) and associated Navigation Systems installation along with associated support peripherals (approximately 70% of the work ). Installations will be performed by Alteration Installation Teams. This shall include GFE manufacturing support (approximately 20% of the work), and engineering services in support of the installations (approximately 10% of the work). Installation shall begin in the October 1998 time frame. Most installations shall be aboard ships, with some time restrictions with respect to the ships' availability. There is a requirement for production/manufacturing of some firm fixed priced items. This includes manufacturing of OU-174 Data Converters, AN/SRC-40 radio Sets, TS-3543/U Digital Data Test Sets as well as various INCO kits and Diagnostic Test Kits. This equipment shall be used in interfacing with the RLGN and installation work. Contractor shall be required to have facilities in three locations in addition to Norfolk, VA facility. These areas are: San Diego, CA, Pearl Harbor, HI, and New London, CT. Special requirements such as size and power availability are needed for these facilities in order that the contractor can fabricate equipment foundations, chassis, frames and other sheet metal components including machining, bending, drilling, welding, etc. Personnel structure requires card carrying trade personnel, i.e. riggers, shipfitters, electricians and welders as well as engineers, technicians, drafters, etc. Many of these people are required to have a extensive inertial navigation experience. Alteration Installation Teams are required at the San Diego and New London facilities as well as in the Norfolk area to perform installation and testing of the AN/WSN-7. These teams are normally made up of at least eleven types of workers. Oral Presentations for Best Value Source Selection are required. A Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) with some Firm Fixed Priced CLINS, installation/engineering service type contract (with task orders) for a base year and four (one-year) option periods, will be awarded. The Standard Industry Code is 8711, and the applicable size standard is $20 Million. This procurement will be issued on a full and open competition basis. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. Requests for solicitation must state that neither the requester, nor principle officials/owners, are currently suspended/debarred from receiving contracts from any federal agency. Requests for solicitation must be submitted in writing, and may be sent via facsimile to (803) 974-5917. If a request was submitted for proposal under the previous synopsis No. 159416 dated 16 Jan 98, you do not need to resubmit a request, you are on the bidder's mailing list. Questions and requests for information regarding the solicitation should be directed to Patricia Godwin, Contract Negotiator, at (803) 974-5920. (0063)

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