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J -- AIM/RIM-7R LOW RATE INITIAL PRODUCTION POC Contact, Dirk A. Robinson, Phone (703)604-2119 This synopsis supercedes NAVAIR synopses Nos. 40148-95 and 60178-92. The Naval Air Systems Command intends to procure Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of AIM/RIM-7R retrofit kits for Sparrow Missile Guidance and Control Sections using the Industrial Base Producers, Raytheon Company, Sudbury, MA 01776, and Hughes Missile Systems Company, Tucson, AZ 85734. As the Industrial Base Producers, Raytheon and HMSC possess the specialized knowledge, expertise and experience to manufacture Sparrow Missile Guidance and Control Section (DCS) retrofit kits/installations with an option for up to an additional 100 AIM/RIM-7R kits and installlations in support of USN, USAF and FMS requirements. Additional requirements may include technical data, administrative/financial data, quality and reliability requirements, repair requirements, test set upgrade/support, Integrated Logistics services, and engineering serivces. As the Industrial Base producers of the AIM/RIM-7 Sparrow Missile, Raytheon and Hughes designed and developed the AIM/RIM-7R upgrade kits and are the only companies which possess the detailed technical knowledge, data and drawing packages, and experience to manufacture and install the required supplies. Therefore, this procurement is restricted to the above two industrial base producers - this announcement is for information purposes only. Small and small disadvantages businesses are encouraged to contact the Prime directly concerning subcontracting possibilities. See note No. 22 - NAVAIR Synopsis No. 20047-96. (0080)

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