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A -- DECISION AID TECHNOLOGY FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SOL N00173-99-R-CR01 POC Alan W. Crupi, Contract Specialist, Code 3220.CR (202) 767-3595 and F. Janilea Bays, Contracting Officer, Code 3220.JB (202)767-3595 WEB: click here to download a copy of the RFP, http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/home.htm. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for research and development support expertise for (a) beta software currently in prototype use by the airline industry and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), (b) development of information sharing, simulation, and visualization tools, and (c) for improvements in the National Airspace System (NAS). This requirement (a) investigates and develops algorithms, expands and improve Air Traffic Control decision aids, (b) develop airspace usage simulation and decision aids, and (c) constructs data analysis and simulation tools to enable the FAA to identify areas within the NAS requiring improvements. The current incumbent is Metron Inc., 11911 Freedom Drive, Suite 800, Reston, Virginia 20190. A Cost Plus Fixed Fee (Term) contract is anticipated for award. The estimated number of hours for this contract is 170,480. The period of performance is four (4) years. The solicitation will close approximately thirty (30) days after issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP). All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered. Numbered Note 26 applies. NRL uses Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue RFPs and amendments to RFPs. This solicitation and any amendments to it will be available via the Internet at the URL address shown below. Paper copies of the RFP will not be provided. Posted 02/11/99 (W-SN297692). (0042)

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