N -- INSTALLATION OF SHELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS

Notice Date

July 20, 2001

Contracting Office

Coastal Systems Station, Dahlgren Division, 6703 W. Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32407-7001

ZIP Code

32407-7001

Solicitation Number

N61331-01-R-0038

Response Due

August 8, 2001

Point of Contact

Contract Specialist, John Miller, (850) 235-5399; Contracting Officer, Carol Dreger, (850) 234-4863

E-Mail Address

MillerJH@ncsc.navy.mil (MillerJH@ncsc.navy.mil )

Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Coastal Systems Station, Panama City, Florida is requesting proposals for the installation of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other breathing devices; replacement of various firefighting and suppression agents; introduction of fire-safe composites structures; evaluation of cost effective passive and active fire fighting/protection systems; survivability modeling and risk analysis; and many other programs to improve survivability aboard US Navy ships. The contractor will require special background and experience in fire prevention and fire protection technology areas, survivability and damage control management, as well as an expertise in life safety, and personnel protection, clothing and equipment. In order to meet Fleet needs on a fast and responsive basis, the knowledge and ability to perform technology assessments, identify and transition new technology applications, and deliver assistance and technical products in a timely manner are required capabilities. The resultant contract shall provide the development, manufacture, and installations of alterations that will support firefighting type initiatives. The resulting contract will also focus on the integration of these new technologies into existing platforms. Services will also be required in the areas of the planning, conducting, and reporting of all work. These services shall require expertise based upon demonstrated experience in the required discipline areas. Performance under the resulting contract will be accomplished at the Contractor's facility, staging areas, and aboard US Navy vessels in various ports around the world. All work products such as information, databases and software produced or developed under this contract will become the property of the Government. This procurement is SET-ASIDE for firms under the Small Business Administration 8 (a) contracting program. The NAICS classification code for this procurement is 54171 with a size standard of 500 employees. The anticipated contract from this action will be a five (5) year Indefinite Quantity, Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee-contract. Source Selection will be on a "Best Value" basis, with extensive technical and cost proposals required. Interested 8(a) concerns should request the solicitation as soon as possible as the solicitation will be issued without further notice upon Small Business Administration acceptance of this requirement into the 8(a) program. Requests may be submitted via email to MillerJH@ncsc.navy.mil or FAX at (850) 2344251. Telephone requests will not be accepted.

Web Link

www.ncsc.navy.mil/contracts/ztables/syntable.htm (www.ncsc.navy.mil)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010724/NSOL002.HTM (W-201 SN50S5D4)