Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Blvd., West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700

A -- TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE FIELDS OF STRUCTURAL ACOUSTICS, ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY, ADV TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST & EVALUATION FOR SUBMARINES AND SRFACE SHIP PROGRAMS SOL N00167-99-R-0023 POC Contact Point & Contracting Officer, POC Doris Rosenblatt 301-227-3302, e-mail RosenblattDE@nswccd.navy.mil; CO Elaine Weschler 301-227-1696, e-mail WeschlerED@nswccd.navy.mil WEB: Click her to download a copy of the RFP, http://www.dt.navy.mil/acquisition/. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via, RosenblattDE@nswccd.navy.mil. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for continuation of services currently being provided under contracts N00167-95-D-0046 and N00167-96-D-0007. The general scope of work falls under the following (15) categories : 1) Ship Acoustic Signature Modeling, 2) Analysis of Submarine Target Strength and Evaluation of Reduction Concepts, 3) Improved Methods for Acoustic Imaging, Array Processing and Understanding of Scattering Mechanisms, 4) Noise Control Engineering, 5) Improved Structural Acoustic Analysis Techniques, 6) Noise Reduction Program Support, 7) Shock Analysis Design and Test Support, 8) Material Development, 9) Acoustic Testing and Test Methods for Ship Structures, 10) Ship Coatings, 11) Submarine Acoustic Design and Construction Support, 12) Signature Reduction Support, 13) Acoustic Signal Processing, 14) Advanced Ship Structural Design and Optimization, and 15) Engineering Management Support. This technical support is for the NSWCCD Bethesda, MD, whichconducts theoretical and applied research to enhance the structural and acoustic posture of U.S. Navy ships. 492,500 hours of labor are estimated to be required over a five year period with a staffing of approximately 50 Personnel. A Department of Defense security clearance to the DOD secret level will be required for the contractor's facilities and all personnel. Request for copies of the Solicitation (RFP) should be submitted in writing to the attention of Doris Rosenblatt, Code 3321 or by faxed request to 301-227-1583. It is estimated that Solicitation N00167-99-R-0023 will be issued on or about 14 May 1999 and close approximately 45 days thereafter. It is anticipated that award of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract will result from this competitive solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Posted 04/02/99 (W-SN315599). (0092)

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