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14 -- TRIDENT II (D5) BACKFIT AND UPGRADE TO THE STRATEGIC WEAPONS SYSTEM FIRE CONTROL TRAINING SYSTEMS SOL N00030-98-Q-0015 POC Ms. Cheryl L. Wetzel, SPN-15, (703) 607-0823 The Strategic Systems Programs requires supplies and services to support the TRIDENT II (D5) Backfit and upgrade to the Weapons Training System. The base period is from 01 October 1997 through 30 September 1999 with optional items extending performance through 30 August 2001. Pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), SSP intends to negotiate this procurement with General Dynamics Defense Systems (GDDS), Pittsfield, MA 01201 due to their unique knowledge of the Strategic Weapons System Fire Control Training Systems. See Note 22. ***** (0080)

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