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58 -- JOINT STARS PRODUCTION SYSTEMS SOL F19628-95-R0006 POC Capt. Matthew Maginniss, Contracting Specialist, 617-377-6814; Thomas S. Wells, Contracting Officer, 617-377-5454. It is the Government's intent to negotiate with Grumman Melbourne Systems Division (GMSD), 2000 NASA Boulevard West, Melbourne, FL, 323904-2322 for Lot IV of the E8-C Production Program. During Lot IV, the Contractor will fabricate, integrate, test and deliver two (2) Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) E8-C Systems, and provide initial spares, associated data, over and above refurbishment effort, and a Weapon System Warranty. In addition to the requirement listed above and in the Source Sought Synopsis published 10 June 1994, the contractor will be required to acquire and store up to ten (10) 707-300C series aircraft for future Joint STARS Production line induction. The draft and final versions of the request for proposal may be accessed electronically through the Hanscom Electronic RFP Bulletin Board (HERBB), modem connection (617) 274-0500. For HERBB Information or assistance (voice) contact (617) 863-2400, extension 256. Grumman is currently the incumbent contractor. Statutory Authority is 10 USC 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR ''Only one responsible source''. It is considered that only GMSD has the requisite management, technical expertise, Joint STARS experience and resources to accomplish within current schedule and budget restraints, the E-8C Lot IV production effort. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0013)

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