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

A -- SERVICES FOR SHOCK BEHAVIOR VALIDATION ANALYSIS OF SUBMARINE INNER HULL STRUCTURES SOL N00167-00-R-0015 DUE 033000 POC L. Jenista-Martin (301) 227-5774; Elaine D. Weschler (301) 227-1696 THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) anticipates procuring, on a sole source basis, engineering support for Shock Behavior Validation Analysis of Submarine Inner Hull Structure. Support involves analysis, test and evaluation and understanding of the shock response of a full scale submarine utilizing results from the Advanced Machinery Support Structures (AMSS) Program already underway with NSWCCD. This effort will be for a period of five (5) years. It is intended that a sole source contract be awarded to Weidlinger Associates, Inc., 375 Hudson Street, New York, N.Y. 10014-3656. Note 22 applies to the extent that the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). It is estimated that the RFP will be issued on or about 29 February 2000 with a closing date 30 days thereafter. Posted 01/14/00 (W-SN416077). (0014)

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