Port Hueneme Division (Code 5F00), Naval Surface Warfare Center, 4363 Missile Way, Port Hueneme, CA 93043-4307

J -- DESIGN AGENT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE GUIDED MISSILE LAUNCHING SYSTEM SOL N63394-00-R-1115 DUE 072700 POC Contract Specialist, Gladys B. Chase, (805) 228-8807, Contracting Officer, Ann Marie Hagan, (805) 228-8920 WEB: "To obtain a copy of this solicitation when released", http://www.phdnswc.navy.mil/procurements/. E-MAIL: "Point of Contact via e-mail", Bonanochaseg@phdnswc.navy.mil. The Standard Industry Code (SIC) for this procurement is 8711, the Federal Supply Class (FSC) is JO14. Design Agent Engineering Services for the Guided Missile Launching System (GMLS) and peripheral equipment. Port Hueneme Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center intends to issue a request for proposal to United Defense Limited Partnership (UDLP), Armament Systems Division, 4800 E. River Road, Minneapolis, MN. This request for proposal shall be on a sole source basis for design agent services to support the Guided Missile Launching Systems (GMLS) MK 10, MK 13, MK 22 and MK 26; GMLS/MSL Simulator MK 72; Digital Data Distribution Set AN/USC-40(v); launcher training programs and launcher training equipment. The contractor shall perform the following: engineering investigations and design studies to resolve fleet problems and improve reliability; develop equipment and program changes to resolve fleet problems and improve reliability; prototype, test and proof-in equipment changes; prepare logistics to support equipment changes; and develop component/system procedures for overhaul, repair, installation alignment and testing of the above systems and components. UDLP is the original designer, developer and sole producer of the above systems and has custody of full scale GMLS Land Based Test Units (LBTUs) for design and test purposes. UDLP is the only firm possessing the in-depth technical knowledge, experience and capabilities required to manufacture, alter and repair these systems and their components. UDLP is the only firm that has access to the required facilities, special tooling, test equipment and computer program maintenance equipment as established for program support by NAVSEA. The proposed design agent contract is a follow on to PHD/NSWC Contract N63393-98-D-2215 and shall be a sole source, cost-plus-fixed fee, level of effort, indefinite quantity contract. The contract shall be for a base year starting 1 December 2000 and three option years. The estimated number of labor hours are as follows: Base Year -- 46,500 hours, Option One -- 23,250 hours, Option Two -- 20,250 hours, Option Three -- 20,250 hours. The total estimated labor hours for this requirement are 110,250. F.O.B. Destination Port Hueneme, CA. The anticipated release date for this solicitation is 27 June 2000. To obtain a copy of this solicitation, when it is released you must visit the PHD NSWC web page @ http://www.phdnswc.navy.mil/procurements. A hard copy of the solicitation will be available, for review only, on the PHD NSWC Acquisition Department Bid Board at 4363 Missile Way, Building 5, Port Hueneme, CA. No paper copies will be provided. The deadline for submitting a proposal will be 30 calendar days after the release date of the RFP. All qualified responsible parties may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. Notes 12, 22 and 26 apply. Posted 06/06/00 (W-SN462058). (0158)

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