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A -- ATARS IRLS LABORATORY AND FLIGHT TEST SUPPORT SOL DSWA01-98-Q-0035 POC Michael Jackson, Negotiator, (703) 325-9211, Edward Archer, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-5028 The Defense Special Weapons Agency (DSWA) plans to award a sole source purchase order to Lockheed Martin Corporation, 2 Forbes Road, Lexington, MA 02173. Lockheed Martin will conduct laboratory testing on the modified prototype ATARS IRLS, beyond the tests previously planned, to provide additional system performance data. DSWA believes that Lockheed Martin is the only source possessing the existing RDT&E expertise to adapt this specific requirement to meet this program requirement within the time required by DSWA and available funding. Any other firm desiring consideration must fully identify its capability to perform this requirement. See Note 22 (substitute 15-day proposal receipt period in lieu of 45-day period). Information on DSWA solicitations, already released, can be obtained by calling the DSWA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. Acquisition Management has added "Procurement Opportunities" to the DSWA Home Page available on the World Wide Web. Information will include this synopsis and more. Pleasecheck us out at www.dswa.mil. Reference Synopsis No. 98-84 (0084)

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