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10 -- THREE INCH LAUNCHER FIRING VALVE-UPGRADE PARTS SOL N66604-98-Q-4700 DUE 072398 POC D. Locke, Contract Negotiator at (401) 832-1577; FAX (401) 832-4820 WEB: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. E-MAIL: D. Locke, Contract Negotiator, lockede@npt.nuwc.navy.mil. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract on a Sole Source basis to Marotta Scientific Controls, 78 Boonton Avenue, Montville, NJ 07045-0427 for the following SSN 688 Class Submarine three-inch launcher firing valve upgrade components: 100 each SEAT, P/N 180422-0087; 100 each SEAT, P/N 185646-0087; 100 each SEAT, P/N 188708-0087;100 each SUPPORT, P/N 192026-0030;100 each SEAT ASSEMBLY, P/N 233086-0002; 100 each POPPET, P/N 236462; 100 each WASHER, P/N 114431-0030; 50 each SCREW PLUG, P/N 196050-0030. This action is being processed on a Sole Source basis due to the fact that the required upgrade parts were designed and manufactured by Marotta Scientific Controls and no other manufacturer can meet all of the material, mechanical and physical standards specified in Marotta Drawings listed above. Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13 will be used for this requirement. The solicitation will be issued 15 days after publication in the CBD and the response time will be fifteen days after the solicitation is issued. Delivery is required 21 weeks after award of contract. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that will be evaluated for consideration. A copy of RFQ N66604-98-Q-4700 may be obtained by submitting a FAX request to: (401)832-4820, Attn: Dian E. Locke. Telephone requests will not be honored. Estimated RFP release date: 063098; SIC Code: 3491 (0169)

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