Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

58 -- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION AND COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT SOL N00024-97-R-5200 POC Linda Riley (Code 02522R), Contract Specialist, (702) 602-7904; G. Michael Dodd (Code 02522), Contracting Officer, (703) 602-7904. The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to issue Solicitation N00024-97-R-5200 to Raytheon Company, Electronic Systems Division, 528 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01178 for an estimated two (2) AN/SPS-49A(V)2 Radars, three (3) AN/SPS-49A(V)1 Mod Kits, three (3) AN/SPS-49A(V)2 Mod Kits, AN/SPS-49A(V)1 to AN/SPS-49A(V)2 Conversion Kit, Installation & Checkout and Interim spares, manufacturing production start-up, field engineering services and support, difference training course and advisory services, technical data package, provisioned technical documentation, technical manuals, provisioned item orders and data in FY 97. This procurement also includes a FY98 Option for five (5) AN/SPS-49A(V)2 Mod Kits, Installation & Checkout and Interim spares, field engineering services and support, technical data package, technical manuals, provisioned technical documentation, provisioned item orders and data. Raytheon is the original designer, developer and sole producer of AN/SPS-49(V) Radar equipment and, therefore, is the only company with the requisite technical knowledge, experience, tooling and equipment necessary to deliver this radar equipment within the required time frames. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Raytheon directly. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0179)

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