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M -- ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF TWO CABLE, ROPES AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE. SOL N66604-97-R-4318 DUE 091597 POC D. Abraham, Contracting Officer at (401) 841-2442 X301; FAX (401) ) 841-4820 WEB: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. E-MAIL: D. ABRAHAM, Contracting Officer, abraham@code59.npt.nuwc.navy.mil. The CBD Announcement published JULY 18, 1997 PSA#1890 contained an incorrect description. The correct description is as follows: The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport has a requirement for engineering services for the design, development and testing of tow cable, ropes and associated hardware(such as terminations, bending strain reliefs and fairings). The tow cables and ropes may contain metallic or non-metallic strength members, power and signal electrical conductors, signal optical fibers, jacketing material and filler material. The Government anticipates awarding an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract wi th cost plus fixed fee provisions. Multiple awards are anticipated in this case. The total level of effort is 6,820 manhours for the three year period of performance. Proposals will be awarded on a greatest value basis. Oral presentation of the technical proposals are anticipated. The technical proposal will include the following factors: Facilities, Past Performance, Personnel (2 key categories required Program Manager and Engineer Level III), Technical Approach and Management Approach. The service c ontract act will apply. The proposed contract action is set aside 100% for small business. The incumbent is PMI Industries of Cleveland, Ohio. (0199)

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