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20 -- PATROL COASTAL DEFENSE SYSTEM SOL USZA22-98-R-0006 DUE 020898 POC Jacqueline C. Foreid, Contract Specialist, (813)840-5450 E-MAIL: US Special Operations Command Contracting Office, foreidj@soac.hqsocom.mil. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with a foreign source, ML Aviation Limited, under the Foreign Comparative Testing Program under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) and FAR Part 6.302-1; only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for the refurbishment of a U.S. Government-owned Super Barricade Decoy System Launcher System including the launcher, control unit, magazine lockers, ETUs, safety switches, and 75 rounds of ammunition. Included in the basic contract will be technical support from the contractor during test, installation, and integration of the system. This system will be installed and tested on board a Patrol Coastal ship of the Cyclone Class. Options will be provided for up to 14 additional follow-on systems and stair-step quantities of rounds pending successful completion of testing. The duration of the contract is expected to be six years. This requirement was initially adveertised for potential sources sought in the July 1, 1997, Commerce Business Daily, Issue No. PSA-1878 by the Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command. All responsible sources may submit an offer. All requests for the solicitation shall be in writing. No telephone requests will be accepted. FAX No. (813)840-5481. See Numbered Note 22. (0328)

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