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A -- PROTOTYPE SPACECRAFT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR NRL SOL N00173-99-R-JW04 POC James P. Waldenfels, Contract Specialist, Code 3230.JW (202)767-3003, John W. Adams III, Contracting Officer WEB: Click here, http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/home.htm. As previously announced, the Naval Research Laboratory has a requirement for a wide range of prototype spacecraft system and subsystem research, analyses, prototype development, integration, test, operation, data processing/documentation, and the associated logistical, administrative, management and support activities. The requirement will now be structured as a base year and four option years with an anticipated start date of January 31, 2000. Release of the RFP is anticipated within the next two weeks. A closing date about 30 days after RFP release is anticipated. NRL uses Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue RFPs and amendments to RFPs. This solicitation and any amendments to it will be available via the Internet at the URL address shown below. Paper copies of the RFP will not be provided. Posted 10/28/99 (W-SN395973). (0301)

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