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58 -- AN/WSQ-6(XAN-3) SATELLITE TRANSMITTING SONOBUOY SOL N00164-98-R-0075 DUE 061998 POC Ms. Kathy King, Code 1165ZP, 812-854-3734, FAX 812-854-3465/5666; Ms. Mary Brewer, Contract Specialist E-MAIL: Click here to reach POC, king_k@crane.navy.mil. The Navy requires AN/WSQ-6 (XAN-3) Satellite Transmitting Sonobuoys to support the Naval Oceanographic Office Integrated Drifting Buoy Program. The sonobuoys are aircraft or hand launched, A-size, expendable, with a 60-day life. The sonobuoys report air temperature, sea surface temperature, barometric pressure, and subsurface temperature data via the ARGOS satellite system. Minimum quantity is 16 each with a potential maximum quantity of 350 units to be procured over a three-year period. To produce an acceptable AN/WSQ-6 (XAN-3) sonobuoy, a manufacturer must meet the following testing requirements: environmental and laboratory testing, ocean airdrop testing, safety qualification, hazards of electromagnetic radiation to ordnance testing, air safe certification, performance oriented packaging testing, and containment testing. The costs of these tests shall be incurred by the contractor, and the contractor shall be qualified prior to being awarded production quantities. The Government reserves the right to waive the testing requirements if supplies similar or identical to those identified in this synopsis have been previously delivered by the offeror and accepted by the Government. The minimum quantity shall be delivered FOB destination within 180 days after contract award. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. When calling, be prepared to state company name, address and solicitation number. Requests for the solicitation may be made in writing to the above address, by facsimile, or by e-mail to king_k@crane.navy.mil. See Numbered Note 26. (0121)

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