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N -- PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE NAVY TACTICAL COMMAND SYSTEM-AFLOAT (NTCS-A) AND THE SHIPBOARD NON-TACTICAL ADP PROGRAM (SNAP III) EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS POC Contract Specialist, Ms. Sondra Dryden McFarland, Code D212, (619)553-4478. Contracting Officer, Ms. Maria Papet, (619)553-5725. This is a sources sought synopsis. This is not an RFP. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego (SSCSD) is seeking small or small disadvantaged businesses that are interested in responding to a future solicitation for engineering and technical support for the Navy Tactical Command System-Afloat (NTCS-A) and the Shipboard Non-Tactical ADP Program (SNAP III). The contractor shall design, develop, test, and evaluate installation kits. The contractor shall provide hands-on engineering to enhance, modify, maintain, test, and calibrate NTCS-A and SNAP III equipment. Tasking will include, but is not limited to, pre-installation support, actual installation, and final certification of installations. The contractor shall be required to maintain a facility in San Diego County, California. Travel within the United States and Pacific region will be required as well as limited travel on board U.S. Naval vessels. The anticipated contract will be for five years for an estimated 285,000 hours. This effort is a recompetition for contract N66001-96-D-0068. All SB/SDB firms are invited to submit a capabilities statement not to exceed two (2) pages, within 15 days, describing the types of related services their company offers. The statement should describe the type of related services the company offers and the company's size, experience and capabilities, and provide a point of contact by name, address, and phone number. The Government will not recognize any cost associated with submission of the capabilities statement. Telephone inquiries or responses are not acceptable. Responses must be in writing and can be submitted via e-mail to norrisjc@spawar.navy.mil. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 8711. (0163)

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