Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, SEA 02631H, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

B -- SPECIAL STUDIES AND ANALYSIS -- NOT R&D

SOLNBR>N00024-97-G-6371 B -- SPECIAL STUDIES AND ANALYSIS -- NOT R&D

SOLNBR>N00024-97-G-6371 POC Ms. Janel Hradecky, SEA 02631H, (703) 608-0951; Contracting Officer, Mr. Steve Caracciolo, (703) 602-0951. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue orders on n multiple occasions over the period of Basic Ordering Agreement N00024-97-G-6371 with United Technologies, Sikorsky Aircraft, 6900 Main Street, P.O. Box 9729, Stratford, CT 06497-9129. Orders will be issued for engineering services to study the interface of Airborne Mine Countermeasure (AMCM) Systems into helicopters. Orders will be issued pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). United Technologies, Sikorsky Aircraft, is the sole manufacturer of the helicopter from which the studies will be conducted. As such, it is the only company which possesses the in-depth technical knowledge of the helicopter equipment needed to satisfactorily perform the studies. No other source has the technical qualifications and the necessary resources to perform the work described herein, nor will any other supplies or services satisfy the Navy's requirements. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact United Technologies, Sikorsky Aircraft, directly. See Numbered Note(s) 22. (0346)

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