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16 -- SENSOR PAYLOAD FOR THE PIONEER UAV POC Contact, Thomas M. Higgins, Phone (703)604-0903 The Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue an order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-95-G-0203, or a new contract, to Pioneer UAV, Inc. (PUI), 9 Schilling Road, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030-0738, for the integration and testing of a sensor payload for the Pioneer Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) System, to include options for payload retrofit kits. The payload shall be a combined day/night imaging system providing both lowlight TV and infrared imaging capability housed within the same payload turret. As the designer and sole manufacturer of the Pioneer UAV system, PUI is the only source with the technical expertise and data necessary to meet the Government's needs for payload integration and testing. For payload and other subcontracting opportunities, contact Mr. George Macomber at (410) 771-6200 or via mail at PUI's address above. The statutory authority permitting this sole source procurement is Title 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source. See note No. 22 and 40 - NAVAIR Synopsis No. 40057-96. (0206)

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