Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100

A -- NAVY CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS ACCURACY ANALYSIS SOL N00178-00-Q-1031 DUE 033100 POC G. R. Vaughan, Contracting Officer, Code SD105, (540)653-7478 WEB: NSWCDD Dahlgren Laboratory Procurement Division Web, http://www.nswc.navy.mil/supply. E-MAIL: POC for N00178-00-Q-1031, sd11@nswc.navy.mil. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to enter into a purchase order on a sole-source basis with AccuCon, P. O. Box 709, Crystal Springs, MS 39059 for support in Naval Conventional Munitions Accuracy Analysis. AccuCon has key personnel with expertise in the use of DOD generated and maintained models for gunnery accuracy. This expertise was gained over a period of 30 years as a Navy employee. It is contemplated that this order will be awarded as an Unpriced Purchase Order with a not to exceed ceiling of $50,000.00 which shall include all labor, materials, and travel. Support shall include US Navy Analytical Studies, Program Development and Technical Support for the 5-Inch Gun Weapon System (GWS) and Ammunition, and shall include, but not be limited to: analytical studies related to 5-inch GWS that examine the value added of proposed improvements and the impact on system performance that would result from implementation of proposed changes. The contractor will be required to perform studies to assist in determining threshold performance requirements that would be required to meet particular GWS desired performance objectives. The products will include technical reports, presentations or other analyses as requested which contain the analysis results, conclusions and recommendations; the development and use of analytical tools that may be required to analyze and/or simulate GWS performance. These mathematical models typically involve exterior ballistics, GWS error budget and system performance examinations. The products will include reports, user guides, or software that can be executed on personal computers and may also require attendance at meetings to discuss products and requirements; Travel may be required to attend meetings at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division or NAVSEA Washington D.C., and to Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. The closing date for receipt of quotes is 3 PM Eastern time on 31 March 2000. Quotes may be provided as follows: orally via telephone by calling (540) 653-7 478; faxed to (540) 653-7088, Attn: SD105, via email at: SD11@nswc.navy.mil or delivered to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Attn: SD11AorB/Bldg. 183, Room 102, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100. This procurement is being issued under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as a combined synopsis/solicitation. Therefore, no separate written solicitation is being issued. The Naval Surface Warfare, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren Procurement Division has implemented Electronic Commerce (EC) in the acquisition area, therefore, any information regarding this Synopsis/solicitation with any applicable amendments will be available on the World Wide Web at http://www.nswc.navy.mil/supply. Hard copies will not be provided. Vendors should regularly access the NSWCDD Web Site to ensure that they have downloaded all amendments. Anticipated award date is 07 April 2000. In order to be eligible for award firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Vendors may obtain information on registration in the CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr2000.com. Posted 03/17/00 (W-SN435485). (0077)

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