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R -- SUBMARINE LAUNCHER SYSTEM TECHNICAL SUPPORT SOL N66604-96-R-H056 DUE 121296 POC Contact Nancy Teasdale, Contracting Officer at (401) 841-2442 X218 FAX: (401) 841-4820 Technical/engineering services to support NUWC Division, Newport Code 83 in the area of submarine launcher systems. Anticipated task areas include: performing conceptual design studies for developmental launching systems, components, and subassemblies; developing computer simulations to aid in design efforts; analyze test results of launcher system hardware; design and fabricate test equipment and conduct investigations and reviews of current and proposed systems to define problem areas and recommend solutions; conduct failure analyses; and, participate in planning/conduct of testing. The proposed level of effort is 193,000 hours over a period of performance of 5 years and includes the following labor categories designated as ''key'': Mechanical Engineer III; Test Engineer; Electrical Engineer; Sr. Analyst; Fluid Dynamics Specialist; Software Engineer; Design Engineer; Physical Material Scientist; Program Manager; Editor. Evaluation criteria includes: Technical Approach; Personnel; Past Performance; Management Approach; and Facilities. SCA does not apply. Contract type: ID/IQ with CPFF provisions. Security Clearance to SECRET level is required. NUWC intends to make a single award for these services. We anticipate releasing this procurement on an Unrestricted basis. However, draft copies of the Statement of Work; Personnel Qualification Sheets, and level of effort are available for review on our internet Web page: www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contracts as an ''Information Document''. Anticipated RFP release date is: 96 NOV 05, with services anticipated to start by 97 APR 01. All requests for copies of the solicitation must be in writing on company letterhead- telephone requests will not be honored. You may fax your request to (401) 841-4820. (0248)

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