Wr-Alc/Pkxoa, 235 Byron St, Robins Air Force Base Ga 31098-1611

H -- ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL F09603-96-R-42907 DUE 051696 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Kenneth R. Burke/Lkkb/912-926-0866 The Joint STARS program office location at WR-ALC, Robins AFB, GA intends to award a Sole-Source contract to Northrop Grumman Melbourne Systems for the selection, procurement and acceptance of the long lead equipment for the Software Support Facility (SSF) Interoperability Certification Capability (ICC). The SSF ICC will perform Joint Interoperability Testing (JIT) at both the Combat Air Force (CAF) and Joint Service levels. The contractor will be required to perform acceptance testing of the equipment in the Joint STARS lab environment. Contract award is targeted for late FY 1996. To obtain a copy of solicitation package send a written request or a FAX (912) 926-7572. The approximate issue/response date will be 16 Apr 96. The anticipated award date will be 16 Dec 96. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Grumman Aerospace Corp, Melbourne Fl 32904. 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. 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. See Note (s) 22. (0087)

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