Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, Code 210000D, 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 93555-6100

16 -- E2C PARACHUTE SURVIVAL COMPONENTS SOL N68936-00-R-0097 DUE 062000 POC Moira Eiserloh, Contract Specialist, (760) 939-4121, fax (760) 939-9651 or Dell Hledik Contracting Officer, (760) 939-3772 The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competition basis, up to 50 Universal Water Activated Release Systems (UWARS) Parachute Release Explosive Actuators as a single unit and up to 725 as a set(PN/CN 1914-025-01)(PN/CN 1814-017-01) and PN/CN 1814-017-01); up to 700 FLU-10/P Zero Leak Inflation Assemblies (PN/CN 1812-161-01); up to 3275 Belt Retainer (Koch) Pins, (PN 1979AS805-2); up to 275 UWARS inert training parachute releases(PN/CN 1900-006-03); and up to 3275 Sleeve pins (PN/CN 1979AS817-1)from Conax Florida Corp., 2801 75th Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33710. UWARS sets and FLU-10/Ps are critical components and the above equipment is an integral part of the E-2C Parachute Survival Ensemble (PSE). The PSE is an improved parachute/survival system for E-2C aircrew members. The UWARS is the water-activated canopy release system to automatically detach the canopy from the container harness in the event of a water landing. Both UWARS and FLU-10/Ps were previously developed and qualified for the Air Force. Conax is the only qualified source and claims proprietary rights to the UWARS and FLU-10/P drawings and designs. Delivery is required within nine months after date of award of an order. These items will be provided as GFM to SEI, Asheville, NC for use in the manufacture of E-2C PSEs. An Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) firm fixed price supply contract is contemplated for a three year base period starting approximately October 01, 2000, and two one-year option periods. Delivery schedules will be in accordance with the individual delivery orders. Maximum quantities are not guarantied. FOB Destination. Solicitation will include applicable specification and minimum performance requirements for each item. A Request For Proposal (RFP) will be posted and available electronically on or around May 23, 2000 at the following internet site: http://www.nawcwpns.navy.mil/~contract/rfp-nawc.htm All responsible sources may submit a offer which shall be considered by the agency. Questions shall be made in writing to Commander, Code 210000D, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA 93555-6100, Attn: Moira Eiserloh. See Notes 22 & 26. Posted 05/05/00 (W-SN451983). (0126)

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