Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) has a requirement for specialized technical, logistical and engineering support for minor, medium and major caliber Gun Weapon Systems.



The support shall include reduction of data from live fire testing, providing updates and changes to Projectile Ordnance Design and Analysis System (PRODAS), teaching classes which use PRODAS in various subject areas related to gun and ammunition design and analysis, providing subject matter experts to participate in various design teams, and engineering analysis.



The contract will be for a base year and four one-year options.

NSWCDD intends to award the contract on a sole source basis to Arrow Tech Associates, Inc.



Arrow Tech has the ability to provide the required software support and training services. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued by 9 December 2010. Interested parties other than Arrow Tech must demonstrate, in writing their capability to provide the required services by 8 December 2010.



NSWCDD has implemented Electronic Commerce (EC) in the acquisition area; therefore, the synopsis and resulting solicitation with any applicable amendments will be available on the World Wide Web at http://www.nswc.navy.mil/supply. Hard copies will not be provided. Vendors should regularly access the NSWCDD website to ensure they have downloaded ay and all amendments.





In order to be eligible for award firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Offerors may obtain information on registration in the CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. All interested parties shall indicate their interest and capabilities in writing by 8 December 2010 by fax to (540) 653-7088 or e-mailed to stacey.palivoda@navy.mil.



Anticipated award date is 10 January 2011.