Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Code 220000E, 521 N. 9th Street, Point Mugu, CA 93042-5001

M -- INSTALL, TEST, OPERATE, MAINTAIN COMMUNICATIONS AND ANTENNA SYSTEMS SOL N68936-98-R-0072 DUE 082898 POC Lenette Santana, Contract Specialist, (805) 989-0555 The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Point Mugu, CA is issuing a solicitation for a five-year Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract. The period of performance includes a phase-in period, a two year base period, three one-year option periods, and an option for a phase-out period. It is anticipated that the base period of performance will commence in November 1999. The Solicitation will be issued as part of an OMB A-76 cost comparison study. The requirement is to install, test, operate, maintain, repair and support all NAWCWPNS Range communications and antenna systems. Communications systems include the Communications Center, Intra-Range Connectivity, Inter-Range Connectivity, Timing, Command Transmitters, Radio Frequency (RF) Communications, Frequency Interference Monitoring, and Video Acquisition and Distribution. The Contractor shall provide communication services at the Land Range (including Laurel Mountain) at China Lake, CA, and at the Sea Range at Point Mugu,CA (including San Nicolas Island, Santa Cruz Island, and Laguna Peak). Antenna systems include all antennas within the Sea Range Complex. Based upon the results of the cost comparison, the Government may elect to award a contract or to retain the function in-house. In the event the function is contracted out, the successful offeror must possess the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance. All copies of the solicitation will be furnished electronically through the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, 2.0 Contracts Competency Home Page. The address is as follows: "http://www.nawcwpns.navy.mil/~contract/rfp-nawc.htm". No hard copies of the solicitation will be furnished unless absolutely necessary. Regarding availability of specifications, plans, drawings or other technical data, it is impracticable to distribute all of the technical exhibits of the Performance Work Statement electronically. Therefore, these documents may be viewed by appointment at Building 531, Room 226A, Point Mugu, CA or contact the Point of Contact cited above. All responsible sources which submit a proposal shall be considered. Solicitation will be issued on or about 10 April 1998 and close 28 August 1998. See Notes Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Code 220000E, 521 9th Street, Point Mugu, CA 93042-5001 (0086)

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