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

R -- H-60/SHIP GROUND STATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES SOL N00421-98-R-1172 DUE 120798 POC SANDY LEIGHTON, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, 301-342-1828 ext. 114; BRENDA P. PICKETT, CONTRACTING OFFICER, 301-342-1828 ext. 149 WEB: CLICK HERE TO VIEW NAVAIR CONTRACTS COMPETENCY (AIR-2.0), http://www.navair.navy.mil/air20/air214/solicndx.htm. E-MAIL: CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST VIA, leightonsl@navair.navy.mil. The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAVAIRWARCENACDIV), Test and Evaluation Engineering Department, Mission Systems Division, Ship Ground Station (SGS) is tasked with Research Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), fleet, and programmatic support for ship/air mission systems integration. This support includes evaluation of air, ship, and ship/air system modifications, test support for Research and Development (R&D) programs, software life cycle T&E, Anti-Submarine Warfare trainer support, C4ISR integration, flight and system simulator T&E, and support for technology demonstration programs. The SGS contains full DD-963 and FFG-7 class shipboard portions of the Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS) MK III and acts the Weapon System Support Activity (WSSA) for this system. SGS work is associated with, but not limited to, the LAMPS MK III weapon system, especially the shipboard portion, and all H-60 variants and derivatives. The objective of this requirement is to provide discrete elements of support for the SGS and related air platforms. This support shall include: engineering support for ship, air and ship/air integrated system, acoustics, ESM, electro-optical, and RF sensors, data handling and data display; engineering support for operational software; independent completion of specifically identified subsets of the T&E process; design and construction of equipment and systems required for quantification of mission system performance and integration of laboratory and tracking facilities; management support; SGS technician and operational support; and technical data management. A Cost Plus Fixed Fee type contract with a base year and four one-year option periods is anticipated. A Sources Sought Synopsis for this requirement appeared in the CBD on 13 MAR 98. This contracting action provides for full and open competition. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that shall be considered by this agency. Responsible sources are encouraged to submit requests for a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) via e-mail to Sandy Leighton at the following e-mail address: leightonsl@navair.navy.mil. Responsible sources may also mail or fax a request for the RFP to CONTRACTS; CODE 254344, BLDG 588, SUITE 2; NAWCAD; 47253 WHALEN ROAD, UNIT 588; PATUXENT RIVER MD 20670-1463; FAX: 301-342-1847 or 1864. Please include e-mail address if mailing or faxing a request. The RFP, and any amendments if applicable, will be available electronically at the web site: http://www.navair.navy.mil/air20/air214/solicndx.htm. The closing date is for estimating purposes only and may be revised as indicated in the RFP. For questions regarding this action, contact Sandy Leighton, Contract Specialist at 301-342-1828, extension 114. Posted 10/07/98 (W-SN259840). (0280)

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