Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.0), 1421 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, Va 22243-5120

14 -- MA-31 TARGET VEHICLE REFURBISHMENT SOL N00019-95-C-0162 DUE 102096 POC Contact, LCDR Gary Broadwell, Phone (703)604-0903 The Naval Air Systems Command intends to award a firm-fixed price sole-source contract, under the simplified acquisition threshold, to McDonnell Douglas Corporation for refurbishment services for the MA-31 Target Vehicle #4 which was damaged during testing under the MA-31 Foreign Comparative Test (FCT) contract. Refurbishment services will include repair or replacement of various internal components to ready the vehicle for flight. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), McDonnell Douglas Corporation is the sole-integrator of the Russian designed and manufactured MA-31 Aerial Target system (for use on a U.S. range) and is the only known firm with the knowledge, experience, and technical data necessary to meet the Navy's requirements within the required timeframe. McDonnell Douglas Corporation is also the only known U.S. firm with an exclusive U.S. MA-31 marketing/licensing arrangement with the Russian manufacturer. Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to LCDR Gary Broadwell, AIR-2.4.2.1.1, at (703) 604-0903 x 3736. - NAVAIR Synopsis No. 40088-96. (0281)

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