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B -- JT-UAV SYSTEM OPERATING SUPPORT AND COST REDUCTION INITIATIVE STUDIES POC Contact, Lauren E. Uher, Phone (703)604-0757 The Naval Air Systems Command intends to modify contract N00019-96-C-0056 with TRW, Inc., Avionics Systems Division, for JT-UAV Hunter System Logistics Support to add the requirement for conduct of engineering studies and tests of the following Operating and Support Cost Reduction Initiatives for the following JT-UAV Hunter subsystems: Emergency Battery; Mission Control Unit Line Driver; and Radio Frequency Cables and Connectors. This action will be accomplished via other than full and open competition pursuant to the authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source. The value of this procurement is estimated at less than $200K. TRW, Inc., San Diego, CA, was competively selected for award of the aforementioned contract and is currently the only responsible source possessing the necessary engineering knowledge to assess, develop and redesign JT-UAV Hunter subsystems or components to reduce acquisition costs, extend service life and/or improve reliability, maintainability and supportability. These studies will be performed under the guidelines established for the Fiscal Year 1997 Supply Management Army Operating and Supply Cost Reduction Initiatives Program. See note No. 22 -- NAVAIR Synopsis No. 40029-97. (0057)

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