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A -- SYSTEMS AND NETWORK ENGINEERING IN SUPPORT OF THE EXTENDING THE LITTORAL BATTLESPACE ADVANCED CONCEPT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION MAJOR SYSTEMS DEMONSTRATION PHASE II POC Toni Cristinzio, Contracting Officer, ONR 253, (703) 696-8448 The Government intends to negotiate using other than full and open competition with General Dynamics Advanced Technology Systems (GDATS) to perform systems and communications network engineering for conduct of the Extending the Littoral Battlespace (ELB) Major Systems Demonstration Phase II (MSD II) to be conducted in Spring 2001. GDATS is currently performing Phase I effort under contract N00014-98-C-0174. The purpose of the proposed contract is to provide enhancements and modifications to the existing system design demonstrated under Phase I. GDATS is the only known source who can build upon the existing ELB design and configuration to support system testing beginning in September 2000 and culminating in MSD II in Spring 2001. GDATS was the winner of the initial two stage competition for development of the existing system demonstrated in MSD I. There are insufficient drawings, specifications and time for another contractor to become familiar with the ELB design and to complete the necessary system enhancements and modifications prior to the scheduled MSD II demonstration. Alternative designs will not be considered at this time due to the time and expense associated with completion of a full MSD I demonstration of any alternative system. The period of performance of the proposed contract will be from 15 November 1999 through 31 December 2001 with two (2) one year options. The two options will be available to provide residual support during the transition to acquisition if a decision for procurement is made. The Small Business Size Standard is not more than 500 employees under SIC Code 8731. SEE Notes 22 and 26.***** Posted 09/22/99 (W-SN382994). (0265)

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