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20 -- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT SOL N00024-99-R-6216 POC Mrs. Linda S. Gewiss (SEA 02622), (703) 602-8306x623 The Naval Sea Systems Command will issue a sole source solicitation to Allied Signal Corporation in Sylmar, CA to add approximately 152,946 technical and engineering manhours to Contract N00024-96-C-6214 to increase the ceiling for FY99 and add an option for FY00. Allied as the original equipment manufacturer of the TB-23/BQ Thinline Towed Array and the TB-16F Towed Array is the only responsible source available that can satisfy the Navy's requirements in a timely manner without negative program/schedule impact. The proposed procurement provides services, spares, and repairs in support of these Production programs. See numbered Note 22 Posted 12/09/98 (W-SN278741). (0343)

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