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59 -- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS SOL SEA993-97-R-0003 POC Catherine L. Waters, (505) 262-4654, Contract Specialist or Michael Korbas, (505) 262-4656, Contracting Officer. This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive proposals. Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, the Defense Evaluation Support Activity (DESA) intends to purchase five (5) over-the-horizon (OTH) target airborne transponders (Part Number 5406141-1), which augment the Multiple Aircraft GPS Integrated Command and Control (MAGIC2) system from Herley-Vega Systems (HVS), Lancaster, PA, on a sole source basis. The MAGIC2 Target Control Transponder provides command and control capability, position data and telemetry data for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Targets when used with the MAGIC2. The MAGIC2 utilizes an integrated GPS receiver to provide target position information. Transponder features include: 2 proportional 24 discrete uplink commands, 12 proportional and 16 discrete downlink telemetry, failure alarm circuitry, automatic antenna selector switch for two-antenna operation, 100 dB receiver dynamic range, sensitivity -- 120 dBm @ 5 kHz and output power 5 Watts. Also required are five (5) transponder installation kits, Part Number 5606134-1. HVS is considered a sole source for this effort because as the developer of the transponders they are intimately familiar with the integration of the MAGIC2 system, including OTH control, with the BQM-74E and CHUKAR III series targets. Production of transponders, RF modules, airborne relays and peculiar ground support equipment (PGSE) for OTH control was provided by HVS. The combination of these capabilities cannot be duplicated within the time available due to the extensive learning period that would be required for a different contractor. Transponders are to be delivered to the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) at Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii. ONLY WRITTEN RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED. All requests for consideration, including capability documentation, must be received NLT 10 calendar days after publication of this synopsis in order to be considered by the agency. Facsimile requests will be accepted at (505) 262-4661. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0097)

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