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A -- AN/ALE-50 MULTI-PLATFORM LAUNCH CONTROLLERS SOL N00019-96-C-0197 DUE 030197 POC Contact, Dean A. Walter, Phone (703)604-6100 The Naval Air Systems Command intends to award a contract to Raytheon Company, Electromagnetic Systems Division, Goleta, CA for production of AN/ALE-50 system components. Items procured on this Navy contract include Multi-Platform Launch Controllers (MPLC), associated supplies, services and data that will support integration on production models of F/A-18E/F and B-1B aircraft. It is anticipated that this contract will have a base lot and three option lots. Raytheon Company is the AN/ALE-50 system developer. As such, they are the only known source to have the knowledge, expertise and facilities necessary to meet fleet requirements. This notice is for informational purposes only. See note No. 22 -- NAVAIR Synopsis No. 20027-97. (0037)

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