Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.4), 47123 Buse Road, Building 2272, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547

C -- PREDATOR UAV SYSTEM ENGINEERING SUPPORT POC Karen Perkins, (301)757-5896, or Warren Riedell, Contracting Officer, (301)757-5899 17. The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate a contract with General Atomics -- Aeronautical Systems Incorporated (GA-ASI), San Diego, CA to provide technical and engineering support services in support of the Predator Medium Altitude Endurance (MAE) UAV System. GA-ASI is the sole designer, developer and supplier of the Predator MAE UAV System, and as such, is the only source with the required technical expertise and data to meet the Government's needs. This synopsis is published for information purposes only. See Note 22. See Note 26.***** (0033)

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