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19 -- TECHNICAL ADVISOR FOR IN REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, PATROL CRAFT FAST (PCF) PROGRAM SOL N00024-99-R-2213 DUE 092499 POC Stephen V. Piasecki, SEA 02222, Contracting Officer, 703/602-3102, X222 The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one contractor under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to issue a firm fixed price sole source purchase order, contingent on availability of funds, to NetWork & Management Solutions, Inc. (NMSI) Paranaque, Manila, Philippines (PI), for thirteen man months of effort with options in support of the construction and repair of Philippine Navy Patrol Fast Craft (PFC). The purpose of this position is to act as the primary on-site technical advisor for Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP). This position is located in the Ship Repair Facility Cavite (SRFC) SUPSHIP PCF Project Office, Philippine Naval Shipyard, Cavite, Philippines. NMSI will be responsive to the management and technical direction received from the Project Manager at NAVSEA PMS325 and the Contract Administrator at SUPSHIP New Orleans. The candidate must be in country and working no later than 01 November 1999 to adequately support the construction schedule of PCF-14 recently awarded to Halter Marine Inc. NMSI possesses the unique skills and experience necessary for this position, such as, U. S. citizenship and authorization from the Philippine Government to work in the Philippines. Due to the heightened security alert and TREATCON in the PI, it is strongly preferred that a contractor, like NMSI, is currently living in the Philippines so as not to be restricted by security provisions and clearance restrictions currently in place. This contractor has the proven experience and ability to work closely with Philippine Navy Shipyard civilian and contractor labor forces, and the military, and as such has an understanding of and ability to speak Tagalog and is familiar with Philippine labor laws, the political environment, and customs. This contractor possesses previous experience as an on-site representative for a U.S. Navy SUPSHIP organizationand has previous experience in patrol craft construction and project management under DOD, U. S. Navy, and FAR guidelines. NMSI possesses the in-depth programmatic, technical, and logistical knowledge of PCF class MKI and II boats necessary for this position. NMSI has the necessary experience in patrol craft construction techniques and experience in working with construction drawings, as well as previous experience in U.S. Navy Quality Assurance standards, including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and an ability to manage and schedule construction programs and repair availabilities using industry and U.S. Navy standards. As a result of NMSI's past and present involvement with the on-site PCF Maintenance Repair Team (MRT) efforts, they are in a unique position to meet all schedule, technical, security, and personnel requirements without delay or disruption resulting in significant savings associated with such costs as relocation, housing, visas, medical matters, insurance and transportation. An award to any other source would significantly increase costs, and would be disruptive and delay work in-progress that would result in work stoppages and possible claims. This inherent cost and schedule risk would not be recovered though competition, and could potentially impact boat delivery and consequently Philippine Navy operational readiness. Posted 09/08/99 (W-SN377229). (0251)

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