19--Improved Surface Tow Targets

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons division, China Lake, CA intends to procure, on a competitive basis, the fabrication, testing and delivery of Improved Surface Tow Targets (ISTT)in accordance with NAWCWD Statement of Work and Drawings 53711-9m ISTT-101-5105471, 53711-9m ISTT-101-5105472, 53711-9m ISTT-101-5105473, 53711-9m ISTT-101-5105474 and 53711-9m ISTT-101-5105475. The ISTT is 28 feet (8.5 meters) in length and has an 8 feet (2.438 meters) beam. This is a fiberglass constructed tow target that is capable of simulating various threat scenarios through a range of operations while being towed behind a QST-35/35A seaborn Target up to 25 knots in a sea state 1, and 10 knots in a sea state 3. Pricing of the ISTT shall be on a firm fixed price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) basis. A minimum of 10 units will be ordered at contract award, and a maximum of 10 additional units may be ordered over the two-year period of performance. Delivery of all units shall be FOB Destination to Port Hueneme, CA. First unit to be delivered no later than 180 days after the effective date of the delivery order, with additional quantities to follow at a rate of 2 per month thereafter. This requirement is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. Respond to Collin Kyte either by mail to Commander, Code 220000D, Attn: Collin Kyte, 429 E. Bowen Rd. MS 4015, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA 93555-6108; by fax to 760-939-8329; or by the preferred method of electronic mail to collin.kyte@navy.mil. The solicitation will be issued on or about 15-May-2008 and will be available through the Federal Business Opportunity website at www.fedbizopps.gov. Numbered Notes: 1 NAICS Code = 336612Place of Performance = N/ASet Aside = Yes