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A -- JSF STOVL LIFT SYSTEM PLUME AND EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERIZATION SOL N00019-97-C-0050 POC Lisa Bregman, (703) 601-7390 x6519 WEB: www.jast.mil, www.jast.mil. E-MAIL: bregmanl@jast.mil, bregmanl@jast.mil. The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program office intends to negotiate and execute a modification to Contract N00019-97-C-0050 with Pratt & Whitney, P.O. Box 109600, West Palm Beach, FL 33410, to procure effort measuring the pressure and temperature levels of the JSF short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) lift systems and the compatibility of the lift systems with am-2 matting, to support quantification of the operational suitability of the JSF STOVL concepts in shipboard environments and austere sites. Pratt & Whitney is the only responsible source possessing the necessary data, equipment, and facilities to meet the Government's needs for this effort. Any questions should be directed to Ms. Lisa Bregman at bregmanl@jast.mil. See Note 22. NAVAIR Synopsis Number 20030-99. Posted 12/15/98 (W-SN280619). (0349)

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