Contracts Group, Bldg 588, Mail Stop 32, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304

J -- MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & REBUILDING OF EQUIPMENT!! SOL N00421-98-R-1237 POC Stephanie Broadhead, Contract Specialist, (301)342-1825 ext. 210; Rebecca J. Wathen, Contracting Officer, (301)342-1825 ext. 125 E-MAIL: Broadhead_Stephanie%PAX9B@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL, Broadhead_Stephanie%PAX9B@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Atlantic Ranges and Facilities (AR&F), Patuxent River, MD has a requirement for the improvement and upgrade of seven Scientific-Atlanta (SA) model SA-3106 pedestals and two SA-3204 pedestals, one at a time, under a schedule agreed to by the government. The government may require additional refurbishment which could include the following: replace existing synchro assemblies in both axes; replace AZ and EL gearbox bearings and hardware; replace and / or adjust limit switches in the AZ and EL axes; furnish new complete set of pedestal control cables, 200 feet long; provide a Local Control Unit; replace AZ and EL hand-crank assemblies; replace the brake handle and brake shaft. The government also requires a detailed dynamic pointing error budget calculation spreadsheet (PC compatible). The spreadsheet shall be used to calculate the total theoretical system dynamic pointing uncertainty of the SA positioners in their operational configuration. The government will ship the positioner from the government facility to the contractor facility. The contractor shall ship the positioner from the contractor facility back to the government facility upon completion of upgrade and satisfactory acceptance testing. The contractor shall complete the upgrade and the contractor facility acceptance test within 60 days from the time the pedestal is shipped from the government facility. The contractor shall complete the government facility acceptance test and alignment /calibration of each pedestal within 30 days of completing the contractor facility acceptance test. All work performed at the government site shall be performed between 0700 and 1600, Monday through Friday. All acceptance testing shall be performed using the government furnished Scientific Atlanta controller shipped with the positioner. The government reserves the right to observe all or any part of the acceptance test procedures at both the contractor and government facility. The pedestals are an essentialcomponent in AR&F's Radar Cross Section (RCS) measurement system. The pedestals vary in age from 3-20 years, and have varying needs for required maintenance. Their location on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay subjects them to a harsh environment of temperature extremes and to the corrosive effects of salt spray. Each pedestal must be regularly maintained while not impacting the daily operations. A Sources Sought Synopsis for this requirement appeared in the CBD on 16 July 1998. This requirement is being procured as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside; the appropriate SIC code is 8711 (size standard of $20 million). A Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract type with a base year plus four one-year option periods is anticipated. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Responsible sources are encouraged to submit requests for a copy of the solicitation via e-mail to Stephanie Broadhead at the following address: Broadhead_Stephanie%PAX9B@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL. Responsible sources may also fax or mail a request for the solicitation to: Contracts Competency, Code 25521P, Stephanie Broadhead, Bldg 588, Ste 2, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, 47253 Whalen Rd, Unit 588, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1463, fax (301) 342-1864 or 1847. If faxing or mailing a request, the recipient's e-mail address should be included in the request. The solicitation, and any amendments if applicable, will be available electronically at the web site: http://www.navair.navy.mil/air20/air214/conthome.htm. For questions regarding this action, contact Stephanie Broadhead at (301) 342-1825 ext. 210, or Rebecca J. Wathen at (301) 342-1825 ext. 125. See the following Numbered Notes: 1 and 26. Posted 08/18/98 (W-SN238445). (0230)

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