Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.2), 47123 Buse Road, Bldg 2272, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547

A -- ENGINEERING SUPPORT SOL n/a POC Contact: Rebecca Felty, (301) 757-7101 E-MAIL: Feltyrl@navair.navy.mil, Feltyrl@navair.navy.mil. The Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract to McDonnell Douglas Corporation (MDC) for laboratory regression testing of the RT-1556 radios with the F/A-18 C/D and E/F Aircraft Weapon System. Radio frequency performance testing and integration testing with various F/A-18 Operational Flight Programs is required to ensure proper radio performance. MDC shall support ground and flight tests of all F/A-18 UHF/VHF communication functions using RT-1556A and 1556B versions of the AN/ARC-210(V). It is anticipated that the award will be made via a delivery order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-97-G-0167. As the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the F/A-18 C/D and E/F aircraft weapon systems, only MDC has the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data required to successfully complete the testing and flight and ground test support without causing unacceptable delays in meeting the Navy's operational requirements and without substantial duplication to the Government. Furthermore, only MDC has the F/A-18 peculiar engineering data and expertise, facilities, and test equipment to provide the Government's minimum needs in a timely manner. Posted 10/06/99 (W-SN389617). (0279)

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