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L -- SPECIAL SENSOR MICROWAVE TEMPERATURE SOUNDER AND WATER VAPOR PROFILER (SSM/TW) AND SPECIAL SENSOR MICROWAVE IMAGER SOUNDER (SSMIS) SUPPORT AND SERVICES SOL F04701-97-R-0017 DUE 081597 POC Contract Negotiator, Capt Robert F. Everett, (310) 336-4323; Contracting Officer, Capt Joseph L. Eversole, (310) 336-4422 The United States Air Force intends to release Request for Proposal (RFP) on a sole source basis to Aerojet Electronic Systems Division, 1100 W. Hollyvale Street, P.O. Box 296, Azusa, California 91702, for technical support and services for the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) SSM/TW/IS and SSMIS. The proposed acquisition was synopsized in the Commerce Business Daily on 19 Jun 97. This will consist of a nine month effort with a period of performance estimated between 1 Aug 97 and 30 April 1998. The anticipated contract award date is 15 Aug 97. Any interested sources must submit their statement of capability by 14 Aug 97. The contract modification will be issued on or about 15 Aug 97. All responsible offerors may request an RFP and submit offers which will be considered. (0210)

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