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H -- ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL F09603-96-R-42904 DUE 052096 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Carol R. Barlow/Lkkb/(912)926-3330 Subject synopsis is for Engineering and related services in support of the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS). The type of contract will be an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity consisting of a base year plus three on-year options. The types of tasks to be required include investigation of problems or deficiencies to determine cause and corrective action, develop corrective modifications to system configuration items, perform prototyping to support tests, ensure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces, generate engineering design packages, conduct feasibility studies, provide specialized engineering services for flight test support, performance engineering, and software engineering initiatives. This is a classified requirement. A clearance is required. To obtain a copy of solicitation package send a written request or a FAX (912) 926-7572. The approximate issue/response date will be 18 Apr 96. The anticipated award date will be 30 Sep 96. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Grumman Aerospace Corp, Melbourne Fl 32902 9650. 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. This acquisition may/does involve technology that has a military or space application. The only US contractors who may participate are those that are certified and registered with DLSC (1-800-352-3572) and have a legitimate business purpose. US contractors must submit a copy of their current, approved DD Form 2345 with their request for solicitation. To request this certification, write to the Commander, Defense Logistics Services Center, ATTN: DLSC-FEB, Federal Center, Battle Creek MI 49017- 3084 and request a copy of Department of Defense Form 2345 or call DLSC at the above number. The solicitation/data package will be mailed to the data custodian identified in block 3 of the DD Form 2345. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined. MOU country sources must contact the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days of the date of this synopsis notice to receive a copy of the solicitation at the time it is initially issued. Issuance of the RFP will not be delayed to review requests from MOU country sources received after 15 days or from non-MOU country sources. Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small-business set-aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors). See Note (s) 22. (0089)

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