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R -- R -- DIVERT AND ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNICAL ASSESSMENTS POC Rhonda Clemons, Purchasing Agent, (256) 955-3693, Donald C. Reesman, Contracting Officer, (256) 955-3000 The U.S. Army Space & Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) plans to enter in a noncompetitive, contract. Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. It is the Government's intent to acquire sole source from Science and Technology Associates (STA), Incorporated the following services: Perform technical assessments of liquid and solid propulsive divert and attitude control systems (DACS) being developed within the Atmospheric Interceptor Technology (AIT) Program. The contractor shall provide an interim report following completion of the initial laboratory and field measurements, and a final report following completion of the contract. Travel requirements are anticipated to Huntsville, AL; Tucson, AZ; Sacramento, CA; Elkton, MD; Edwards AFB, CA; and NAWC, China Lake, CA. A firm-fixed price (FFP) contract is anticipated with a period of performance NTE 30 Sep 99. The anticipated date of award is 12 Aug 99. All responsible sourcesmay submit an offer which will be considered. See Note 22. However, this date is for planning purposes only and is subject to change. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Posted 08/03/99 (I-SN362246). (0215)

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