Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826-3224

M -- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ATLANTIC UNDERSEA TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER (AUTEC), WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND ANDROS ISLAND, COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS SOL N61339-96-R-0017 POC Contact Mr. Eric West, (407)380-4064 or Mr. Steve Harnig, (407)380-4422 The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is preparing an unrestricted, full and open competitive acquisition under best value source selection procedures to completely operate and maintain and otherwise support a US Navy deep-water test and evaluation (T&E) facility. This pre-solicitation notice is issued for the purpose of disseminating preliminary information in the interest of identifying interested sources capable of furnishing management, personnel, and other resources necessary to support the evaluation facility. AUTEC is managed from a headquarters facility in West Palm Beach, FL with test range operations located on Andros Island, Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The key operational elements of this T&E facility constitute the Range Data Acquisition System, i.e., Weapons Range, Acoustics Testing, and Fleet Operational Readiness Check Site (FORACS) Range/Sensory Accuracy Testing. The successful offeror will be responsible for test planning, test conduct, analysis of data and related data production for large scale tracking range tests for both RDT&E projects and Fleet readiness/tactics assessment. Test programs will include: R&D of advanced ASW combat systems/weapons/sonar systems, torpedo/target evaluations, radiated acoustic noise tests, ship standardization trials, Fleet readiness tests/exercises, ocean engineering/environmental tests and range development tests. The successful offeror will also be responsible for the maintenance, calibration and operation of: tracking range instrumentation; range data collection, real-time display, and post-test data processing and analysis systems; and large scale communication systems. Additional requirements include: maintenance, repair, alteration, upkeep, overhaul planning and daily operation of marine vessels (up to 190 ft.); maintenance and operation of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 requirements; maintenance, preparation, launch, recovery and post-run of mobile targets (MK-30) nd Reusable Exercise Torpedoes (MK-46, MK-50); recovery, post-run, storage and handling of exercise torpedoes (MK-48/MK-48 ADCAP, MK-46, MK-50); engineering services to support range operations/range maintenance components in the resolution/solution of difficult problems, to develop improved instrumentation systems and techniques to meet evolving operational requirements, and to maintain range system calibration certification; and non-technical services to sustain base operations in a remote location to include purchasing, supply, public works, utilities, fire protection, security, housing, messing and dependent education. Firms responding to this synopsis will be sent a draft specification, key draft solicitation provisions and information regarding a planned presolicitation conference/site visit opportunity. Responses to this synopsis must be in writing, citing the solicitation number, and must be furnished within 15 days of its publication. Facsimile response is authorized ((407)380-4958). NAWCTSD intends to make all solicitation documents available on the STRICOM Electronic Bulletin Board at the same time the hardcopies are released via US mail. Instructions for the Bulletin Board are available on-line. The phone number for the Bulletin Board is (407)381-8666. The system operator is Mr. Mark Lambert (407)380-4914. There is no account prequalification and the communication parameters are 9600 BAUD 8, none, 1. This is not a request for proposal. (0292)

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