Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.3), Patuxent Naval Air Station, Bldg 2272, Lexington Park, MD 20670

14 -- AQM-37C AERIAL TARGET PRODUCTION BUY FY99, FY00, AND FY01 SOL N00019-98-R-0018 POC Contact, Mr. Jason Lev (301) 757-5903 The Naval Air Systems Command intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract, with two priced option years, to Raytheon Aircraft Company for the procurement of AQM-37 Aerial Targets. The requirements to be purchased under the basic contract include approximately 35 targets, extended performance kits, dual destruct kits, passive flight kits, augmentation kits, transponder/installation kits, system safety program, and quality assurance program. Planned provisioned items include, but are not limited to: spare parts, repair parts, support equipment, and contractor engineering/technical manuals, training, and contractor engineering/technical support services. The option requirements include approximately 35 targets, extended performance kits, dual destruct kits, passive flight kits, augmentation kits, transponder/installation kits, system safety program, and quality assurance program. Planned provisioned items include, but are not limited to: spare parts, repair parts, support equipment, and contractor engineering/technical manuals, training, and contractor engineering/technical support services. Raytheon is the sole designer, developer, and supplier of the AQM-37 Aerial Target, and as such, is the only source with the technical expertise and required data to meet the government needs. This synopsis is published for information purposes only. Please use the Internet to send any questions, comments, or suggestions in reference to the synopsis to Jason Lev via E-mail to Jason_J._Lev@peocu.navy.mil. Mr. Jason Lev's code is AIR-2.4.2.1.4, Suite 256.. See Notes 22 and 26. (0072)

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