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A -- STORM TARGET SYSTEM SOL DASG60-89-C-0091 POC Dianne Trimble, Contract Specialist, SMDC-CM-CN, (205) 955-1187/Linda N. Bentley, Contracting Officer The procurement synopsis, titled STORM Target System, issued 6 Oct 97 is hereby rescinded and replaced with the following: The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) intends to enter into a noncompetitive contract modification to Contract DASG60-89-C-0091 for the acquisition of one (1) maneuvering Theater Ballistic Missile (TBM) target system, together with all attendant mission integration and flight test services. This target is deemed essential in order to satisfy the continued requirements of a USASMDC customer, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Phillips Laboratory, Missile Defense Technology (MTD) Program. The USAF MTD Program was undertaken to demonstrate the accuracy and multipurpose effectiveness of maneuvering reentry vehicles equipped with Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) position information, closely coupled with an on-board inertial navigation system (INS). The target required by the USAF will use active DGPS/INS control in order to conclusively demonstrate the potentialfor vastly improved target accuracy. Continuity of configuration for all MTD targets is considered by the USAF to be a critical factor for assessing the demonstrated accuracy and for comparing results across missions. The current STORM Target System contract contains efforts for the design, development, and fabrication of the specific Maneuvering Tactical Target Vehicle (MTTV) selected for use to support the MTD program. Mission success prospects for the planned target would be seriously degraded without use of the proven capability and configuration of the STORM MTTV. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), Orbital Sciences Corporation, under existing Contract DASG60-89-C-0091, has been identified as the source of supply for the proposed target. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, responses received from all interested sources will be reviewed by the government and given consideration as an alternate source. All responses should be directed to SMDC-CM-CN/Dianne Trimble and must be received within fifteen (15) days from the publication date of this notice. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. (0281)

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