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TAIWAN SUBMARINE - PROGRAM PLANS AND ACQUISITION EVENTS

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USN-SNOTE-020912-001Federal

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The contract involves the anticipated acquisition of eight diesel submarines for Taiwan, aimed at strengthening its naval capabilities with modern, cost-effective vessels based on an existing design. The procurement process includes possible limited design modifications to fulfill specific operational requirements. The program envisions design and construction preparations during 2004 and 2005, with construction starting by 2006 or earlier, and the lead submarine expected to be delivered by 2010 at the latest. The China Shipbuilding Corporation is expected to play a role in the acquisition, indicating international collaboration. Key milestones in the acquisition process include an industry briefing by the U.S. Navy planned for late 2002, targeting qualified companies with relevant warship design and combat system experience. A draft Request for Proposal (RFP) will be released from late 2002 through early 2003 for industry feedback, followed by a formal RFP release in mid-2003. The selection of contractors for design and construction is scheduled for the latter half of 2003. The entire process is contingent upon the establishment of a Foreign Military Sales case, and this announcement is solely for informational purposes, with no response requested from the industry at this stage.

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Taiwan to acquire eight diesel submarines by 2010, involving design modifications and international collaboration.

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336611 - Ship Building and Repairing

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PostedSep 12

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Full Description

The purpose of this announcement is to notify industry of the anticipated acquisition of eight diesel submarines for Taiwan. This announcement is for informational purposes only. No response is desired. Details of the proposed acquisition (quantities, operational requirements, and key events) and the timetable for events relayed herein are contingent on establishment of a Foreign Military Sales case. The program requires the procurement of eight diesel submarines of an existing modern design in a cost-effective manner. Consideration may be given to a limited number of design modifications in order to meet top level requirements. The program requires the design and construction preparation efforts to be performed in CY 2004 through CY 2005, with construction of the first submarine commencing in CY 2006, or earlier. A no later than CY 2010 lead ship delivery is desired. A dditionally, involvement of the China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC) is anticipated as part of the overall acquisition program. A tentative schedule of acquisition events is as follows. ? U.S. Navy to hold Industry Day briefing in late 4Q/CY02 to explain the acquisition program and discuss the future Request for Proposal (RFP). Attendance may be restricted only to qualified sources having a demonstrated ability, including actual experience in major Warship design and construction or associated US combat system(s). ? Issue draft RFP for design, construction and logistics support for industry review and comment in 4Q/CY02 through 1Q/CY03. ? Release formal RFP in 2Q/CY03. ? Source selection for design and construction in 3Q/CY03 or 4Q/CY03.

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