Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

L -- ENGINEERING AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT FOR SUBMARINE BATTERIES SOL N00024-00-R-4047 POC Contact, Tara Smith, 02411T, Contract Specialist, (703) 602-8116 ext. 416 The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) anticipates award of a firm fixed price contract to GNB Industrial Battery Company, Woodlake Corporate Park, 829 Parkview Blvd., Lombard, IL 60148-3249, to provide up to 250 man-days of engineering services required for submarine batteries in electrical and mechanical design for existing and new construction installations; and to evaluate battery operating procedures for submarine battery designs for existing and new construction and installations. GNB Industrial Battery Company, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for submarine main storage batteries, is the only company which possesses the essential proprietary data, unique knowledge, and experience necessary to provide the required services. Companies interested in potential subcontracting opportunities should contact GNB Industrial Battery Company directly. Numbered Notes 22 and 26 apply. ***** Posted 01/06/00 (W-SN413551). (0006)

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