ARSENAL SHIP PROGRAM, SN96-06 Brian McCormick, POC, FAX 696-2208. ARSENAL SHIP PROGRAM - The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Navy are currently planning the execution of a technology development and demonstration program leading to a prototype Arsenal Ship. Program details are not yet finalized, however, it has been determined that this program will be executed under the authority of Section 845 of P.L. 103-160. A goal of this program will be to radically reduce the time and cost of ship development. The program will provide broad latitude to industry in developing the Arsenal Ship designs. The introduction of innovative business practices and team arrangements have been determined to be important aspects of this new program. An industry briefing will be held on 22 March 1996 at 3701 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia or at a nearby location. This briefing will be unclassified and will be held from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 1:00 p.m. This briefing will address Section 845 authority and background, ``other transactions'' model agreements, teaming arrangements, innovative business concepts, and lessons learned by DARPA in Section 845 programs. Space is limited so each company should limit their participation to three individuals. Since this briefing will not address technical programmatic issues, companies should consider being represented by management, contracting and legal disciplines. Fax the names and titles of all attendees to the attention of Brian McCormick at DARPA at (703)696-2208 by 19 March 1996.

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