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

A -- F/A-18 JOINT AIR TO SURFACE STANDOFF MISSILE ANALYSIS/INTEGRATION STUDY POC Contact, Connie T. Gayle, Phone (703)604-6100 The Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue a cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) delivery order under Baasic Ordering Agreement N00019-94-G-0291 with McDonnell Douglas Aerospace (MDA), St. Louis, Missouri, to perform engineering services for two Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile contractors during the Program Definition and Risk Reduction Phase. The anticipated period of performance is approximately 11 months after issuance of the order. As sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the F/A-18 aircraft, MDA is the only firm that possesses the requisite knowledge of the aircraft's design and operation to perform this analysis and provide recommendations and results in a timely manner. -- NAVAIR Synopsis No. 20020-97. (0037)

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