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58 -- JOINT STARS PRODUCTION SYSTEMS SOL F19628-96-R-0066 POC Capt. Stephen Walsh, Point of Contact, 617-377-6814; Richard Cooper, Contracting Officer, 617-377-5454. It is the Government's intent to negotiate with Grumman Aerospace Corporation, Surveillance and Battle Management Systems Division (SBMS), 2000 NASA Boulevard West, Melbourne, FL, 32902-9650 for Lot VI of the E-8C Production Program. During Lot VI the Contractor will fabricate, integrate, test, and deliver one (1) Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems (Joint STARS) E-8C System, and provide initial spares, associated data, over and above refurbishment effort, and a Weapon System warranty. The draft and final versions of the Request for proposal may be accessed electronically through the Hanscom Electronic RFP Bulletin Board (HERBB), modem connection (617) 377-1487. For HERBB information or assistance (voice) contact (617) 863-2400 extension 256. Grumman is currently the incumbent contractor. Statutory Authority is 10 USC 2304 (c) (1) as implemented by FAR ''Only one responsible source.'' It is considered that only GMSD has the requisite management, technical expertise, Joint STARS expertise and resources to accomplish within current schedule and budget restraints, the E-8C Lot VI production effort. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0248)

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