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

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division Louisville Detachment is modifying contract N00164-96-D-0012 with CACI Field Service, Inc. to increase the Level of Effort (LOE) and the cost ceiling, while extending the contract period by six months through September 30, 2004, with an option to extend for an additional six months until March 31, 2005. This extension ensures sufficient time to complete a follow-on, competitive small business set-aside procurement. The contract supports In-Services Engineering Agent activities for Major, Medium, and Minor Caliber Naval Gun Systems, as well as the PHALANX Close-In Weapon System, including the planning and introduction of new gun systems and technologies to the fleet. The modification, anticipated to be effective from April 1, 2004, increases the proposed LOE to 60,000 hours for the initial extension period and an additional 60,000 hours should the option be exercised. This contractual adjustment is aligned with maintaining and enhancing naval weapon systems readiness through continued engineering support. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541330, and the Department of Defense is the contracting agency, operating out of Port Hueneme, California. Notes 22 and 26 are applicable to the contract modification.