U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, ATTN: SMDC-CM-CN, PO Box 1500, Huntsville, AL 35807-3801/106 Wynn Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805-1990

A -- HIGH ENERGY LASER SYSTEMS TEST FACILITY (HELSTF) SUPPORT SOL DASG60-98-R-0044 POC Allan Longhi, Contract Specialist/Linda N. Bentley, Contracting Officer, SMDC-CM-CN, (256)955-1187 The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) intends to enter into a competitive contract for two (2) years (Basic) and three (3) one-year options for the facilities and maintenance operations at the High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility (HELSTF) located at White Sands Missile Range (WMSR), New Mexico. The Government seeks parties interested in performing facility operations and maintenance (O&M) starting 1 Dec 98. HELSTF is a remotely located facility, 25 miles from WSMR proper. HELSTF O&M includes a variety of chemical lasers and their associated control systems, optics cooling water systems and high pressure steam systems. (A successful contractor will provide test administration including design and implementation of test programs, and the acquisition of data and other customer support/liaison functions.) This contract will not include (any O&M functions involving) the Sea-Lite Beam Director. Janitorial, grounds maintenance, medical and cafeteria services will be excludedfrom this procurement. An on-site tour of the HELSTF facility is planned for 29 Apr 98 beginning at 0700 and ending at 1700. You are asked to limit the number of company representatives to three (3) which would include prime and subcontractor participants. A Draft Scope of Work and handouts will be provided. Contractors interested in participating should contact Allan Longhi at the above address and phone number (256)955-5901. No reservations for the visit will be accepted after close of business 27 Apr 98. The anticipated contract type will be a Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF). (0107)

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