L-Extend Period of Performance of Contract N00164-96-D-0012

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division Louisville Detachment plans to modify contract N00164-96-D-0012 with CACI Field Service, Inc., based in Arlington, Virginia. The modification will increase the Level of Effort by 68,000 hours, raise the cost ceiling, and extend the contract period by six months through March 31, 2004. This extension is intended to provide adequate time for awarding the follow-on competitive small business set-aside procurement. The contract supports in-service engineering activities for various naval gun systems, including major, medium, and minor caliber guns, as well as the PHALANX Close-In-Weapon-System, and involves the planning and introduction of new gun weapon systems and technologies to the Fleet. The contract modification is anticipated to be effective starting October 1, 2003, with relevant administrative notes applying. The contract is classified under the NAICS code 541330 and managed under the oversight of the Naval Surface Warfare Center. Points of contact for this procurement include Kittie S. Ellison, Contract Specialist, and Ann Marie Hagan, Contracting Officer, both reachable via the Port Hueneme office. This action falls under the Department of Defense and reflects the ongoing support for critical naval weapon system engineering services.