Aviation Applied Technology Dir., ATTN: AMSAT-R-TC, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

A -- AIR-TO-AIR STARSTREAK (ATASK) TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATION SOL DAAJ02-96-R-0006 DUE 080296 POC Sylvia Ray, Contract Specialist, (804) 878-4818. The Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD) intends to negotiate and award a classified contract under an other than full and open competitive basis with Shorts Missile Systems (SMS), Northern Ireland. This is a follow-on effort to the Air-to-Air Starstreak (ATASK) Integration Program, Contract No. DAAJ02-95-C- 0030. The objective of this research and development effort is to investigate electrical, mechanical, aerodynamic, structural, operational, environmental and effectiveness issues affecting the integration of the Air-to-Air Starstreak Missile (ATASK) system onto the AH-64A. SMS shall investigate system effectiveness and operational feasibility of the Air-to-Air Starstreak Missile (ATASK) system when used with the AH-64A. As the systems integrator, SMS shall provide AH-64A engineering support and furnish demonstration flight testing of the ATASK system aboard the AH-64A. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(ii), this follow-on acquisition has been deemed to be available only from SMS, the original source, for the continued integration/evaluation/flight testing of this highly specialized system. Pursuant to FAR 6.302- 1, Shorts Missile Systems is deemed the only source for this work as they are the developer and manufacturer of the Starstreak missile. Shorts Missile Systems is deemed the only source capable of satisfying the Government's requirements and they are the only known source having sufficient data and knowledge to perform this effort. All responsible sources may submit a propsal which shall be considered by this Directorate. Limited copies of this solicitation are available. See Numbered Note(s): 22, 26. (0163)

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