Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.4), 47123 Buse Road, Building 2272, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547

14 -- FY99 FY 05 SUPERSONIC SEA SKIMMING TARGET COMPETITION SOL N00019-98-R-0015 POC Stacie King (301)757-5912, Contract Specialist 17. The Naval Air Systems Command intends to conduct a full and open competition for a Supersonic Sea Skimming Target. The United States Navy has a requirement for a cost-effective aerial target system to simulate a Supersonic Sea Skimming Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (ASCM) Threat. The Supersonic Sea Skimming Target will support weapon systems, research, development and realistic test and evaluation of ship self-defense systems. The Navy is anticipating awarding a Cost Reimbursement Type Contract for the Non-Recurring RDT&E. This will include $3.5 million in FY 1999, $7.0 million in FY 2000, and $6.0 million in FY 2001. There will be priced production options for the qualified target, consisting of 20-25 targets per year for up to four option years. The funding for this option is to be determined, however a unit cost objective is $600,000. The potential target needs to comply with the following nominal performance parameters: Range 45nmi -- 30nmi cruise and 15nmi terminal maneuver; Speed 2.3 mach; Altitude -- 30ft at cruise and 15 ft at terminal maneuver; Terminal Maneuvers 12g; End-Point Accuracy 300ft; Body Length 17.8ft; and Diameter 1.2ft. Detail performance parameters will be supplied in the performance specification. The schedule for this competition is tentatively as follows: early April 98-Draft Performance Specification Release; mid April 98-Draft Statement of Work Release; early May 98-Draft Request for Proposals; early June 98-Industry Comments Due; early July 98-Request for Proposals Release; September 98-Proposals Due; December 98-BAFO; February 99-Contract Award. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The Navy intends to release the Request For Proposals, including any subsequent amendments, only over the Internet. The solicitation will reside on the NAVAIR Home Page located on the World Wide Web (WWW). The WWW server may be accessed using client browsers such as NETSCAPE and INTERNET EXPLORER. The WWW address, or URL, for the NAVAIR Homepage is: http://www.navair.navy.mil. To access the RFP, select "Business Opportunities" under General Information, and then "Naval Air Systems Command -- Patuxent River, MD -- Contracts." TELEPHONE OR WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR SOLICITATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR RETURNED. All prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to use the Internet to send any questions, comments, or suggestions in reference to the draft documents to Stacie King via E-mail to Stacie_A._King@peocu.navy.mil. In addition to the availability of the solicitation for downloading at this Internet site, the Navy will also E-mail a notification of release of the solicitation and any subsequent amendments to all prospective offerors who submit a request to register for this information via E-mail. Such requests for this information should be sent to Stacie_A._King@peocu.navy.mil. When submitting E-mail requests, please include the following information so that we may compile the mailing list: 1. Company name 2. Company address 3. E-mail Address 4. Point of contact, phone number and fax number.!! (0065)

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