U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DS), Warren, MI 48397-5000

23 -- LRIP BRADLEY FIRE SUPPORT TEAM (BFIST) VEHICLES SOL DAAE07-97-R-X071 DUE 093097 POC Ms. Merilynn Carlock (810) 574-6792 E-MAIL: U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-MAC, Warren, MI 48397-5000, carlockm@cc.tacom.army.mil. Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) vehicles of the Bradley Fire Support Team (BFIST) program are dedicated to replacing the current U.S. Army's M113-based M981 Fire Support Team Vehicle (FISTV). It will exhibit the same speed, mobility and protection level as the Bradley A2 with Operation Desert Storm improvements. The system consists of a modular design with an open architecture, high performance computing system that interconnects the individual modules (i.e. communications, targeting, laser designator, and navigation) and controls their functionalities under the supervision of an operator. The LRIP phase will include delivery of three (3) systems for government-directed testing, test support and an option for an additional nineteen (19) vehicles. The acquisition will be negotiated on a sole-source basis with United Defense Limited Partnership (UDLP) of York, PA pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. See numbered Notes 22 and 26. (0143)

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