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16 -- LASER TARGET DESIGNATOR/RANGER TEST SET FOR THE F/A-18 AIRCRAFT SOL N68335-99-R-0271 DUE 080699 POC Barbara C. Davidowich, Contract Specialist, (732)323-2542/FAX X2908 E-MAIL: ruzickbj@lakehurst.navy.mil, davidobj@lakehurst.navy.mil. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, NJ intends to enter into negotiations on a sole source basis with the Raytheon Systems Company to procure two (2) Laser Target Designator/Ranger Test Sets (LTDR) for the F/A-18 Aircraft, P/N 74D740144-1005 via an order against BOA N00383-98-G-001A. Raytheon is the only known source with the knowledge, experience and technical data required to perform this effort. The Government does not own the specifications or drawings. The LTDR test set is required to verify that the laser target designator/ranger is operational within usable limits and must provide the capability to measure average energy output, determine forward-looking infrared-to-laser boresight alignment accuracy, meausre laser beam divergence, determine laser beam profile, and determine if there are any stray beams. Firms that recognize and produce the required items are encouraged to identify themselves. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal, which may be considered by the Government in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government whether to open the requirement to competition based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. See Note 22 Posted 07/06/99 (W-SN350582). (0187)

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