The Port Hueneme Division Naval Surface Warfare Center (PHD NSWC) intends to issue a solicitation for the conversion of the USS PAUL F. FOSTER DD 964 into a follow-on remote-controlled test ship, the SDTS Next-Generation (SDTS-NG) in fiscal year 2003. This vessel will replace the SDTS in early fiscal year 2005. Services to include the following: Provide engineering, maritime, logistic, and technical services to support the inspection, conversion, check-out, maintenance and repair of a the remote-controlled SPRUANCE class destroyer. Operate the vessel pierside, at anchor, under tow, and at-sea. Install, checkout, test and deinstall equipment/components not under PHD NSWC in-service engineering cognizance for SDTS operations. Prepare, document, and conduct shipboard training for engineering, planning, installation, and test/evaluation personnel. Provide food and beverage se rvice functions for at-sea operation and special requirements. Provide laundry, crew boat, food, and towing services for at-sea operations. Provide crew services for the Boghammer Patrol Boat. Haul the Boghammer in and out of the water as required to support operations and maintenance. Perform Boghammer planned maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Perform depot level maintenance when required. Provide logistics, technical, and engineering services required to maintain and deploy four (4) target barges in preparation for SDTS-NG live fire test and evaluation operations. The award of this procurement will be issued as a hybrid Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Firm Fixed Price Contract with Award Terms. The contract type will be cost plus fixed fee, definite quantity/indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery for the ship operation and mai ntenance portion of the contract; and firm fixed price, indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery for the food service portion of the contract. The solicitation will be released unrestricted on a full and open competition basis on or about 6 October 2002. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. To obtain a copy of this solicitation, visit the NSWC PHD Acquisition Web Page at http:///www.phdnswc.navy.mil/procurements. No hard copies of this solicitation will be provided. Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing and faxed to (805) 228-6296, Attention: Felicia Rodriguez or submitted via email to [email protected].

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