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16 -- USQ-78(V) UPGRADE KITS FOR P-3C AIRCRAFT POC Contact, Ann Phan, Phone (703)604-2000 The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate a contract with Loral Federal Systems-Manassas (Loral), 9500 Godwin Drive, Manassas, VA 22110 to procure an initial quantity of 12 systems with option for 16 and 19 additional systems in the following two years, upon the approval of an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) which updates the AN/USQ-78(V) Display Processing System. The effort will include Operator Machine Interface (OMI) improvements for the CP-1808/USQ-78 Display Processor Unit (DPU), replacement of the IP-1423/USQ-78 Multipurpose Display (MPD), and installation of these systems in aircraft. Loral is the designer, developer and sole manufacturer of this system and as such is the only known firm possessing the requisite knowledge and experience needed for timely completion of this requirement. See note No. 22 - NAVAIR Synopsis No. 30037-95. (0355)

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