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R -- MINUTEMAN SOL F42610-96-R-0110 DUE 040296 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Eng Services/Mods/Lmke/(801)777-0908 The Government intends to establish a contract for the upgrading of the Minuteman missile system flight control software. Work shall be accomplished in accordance with Statement of Objective (SOO) and Proposal Preparation Instruction (PPI). Request contract coverage for a four year contract. Effort will be at contractor facility and possible TDY to Hill Air Force Base. Perform an independant nuclear safety croscheck analysis and performance analysis technical evaluation (NSCCA/PATE in support of the Minuteman Life Extension Program IAW SOO and PPI. To include all required reports and data Period of performance: 01 Oct 96 - 30 Sep 00 The approximate issue/response date will be 29 Feb 96. To: GTE Government Systems Corp, Needham Heights MA 02194-9123. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. Requests for copies of solicitations must reference the entire solicitation number, including purchasing office identification number. To expedite your request, limit the number of individual solicitation numbers requested per letter to not more than 10. Don't request information on this requirement until after the issue date. (0040)

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