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20 -- ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR LSD 41/49 SHIP CLASS (SMART GATOR)!! POC David L. Boyer, Contracting Officer: (703) 602-8208, X460 The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)has a potential requirement for integration of the following enabling technologies into the LSD 41/49 Class of ships: an air blown fiber optic LAN, machinery control system, integrated bridge system, integrated condition assessment system, damage control system including ballast control, and a wireless internal communication system. The number of ships has not been determined yet. A draft statement of work will be available for industry comment on the NAVSEA Contracts website at www.contracts.hq.navsea.navy.mil on or about 27 August 1999 under "Infodocs." Potential offerors may make comments or suggestions through 15 September 1999, and may ask questions about the procurement, which will be answered to the extent that they do not create an unfair competitive advantage or administrative burden. Comments may be written to the address above, may be emailed to boyerdl@navsea.navy.mil or may be faxed to (703) 602-6235. Offerors may wish to check the site periodically for added information or changes to the draft. Posted 08/12/99 (W-SN367199). (0224)

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