MODIFICATION TO EXTEND TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES DESCRIPTION: The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) plans to issue a modification to existing contract N00421-93-C-0173 to extend the period of performance from 31 March 1999 through 30 September 1999. This contract provides Technical and Engineering (T&E) support to the Test and Evaluation Engineering Department, Mission Systems Division, Ship Ground Station, NAWCAD for H-60 series aircraft and Remote Piloted Vehicles (RPVs) initiatives. The T&E support includes evaluation of air, ship and ship/air system modifications, test support for Research and Development (R&D) programs, software life cycle T&E, Anti-Submarine Warfare Trainer flight and system simulator T&E, and support for technology demonstration programs. The work is associated with the SH-60B, SH-60F, HH-60H, VH-60, domestic SH-60 derivatives and H-60 based developments for Foreign Military Sales. Because the problems and facilities associated with test and evaluation of RPVs are similar to the existing LAMPS MK III and other SH-60 based systems, this work also encompasses development, test and evaluation of ship launched and recovered RPVs. The contract provides H-60 pilot support, ship, engineering support for air and ship/air integrated systems, acoustics and RF sensors, data handling and data display, engineering support for operational software, independent completion of specifically identified subsets of the technical and engineering of mission system performance and integration of laboratory and tracking facilities, management support, Ship Ground Station (SGS) operational support, and technical data management. This modification will not change the current Statement of Work, labor categories, place of performance or deliverables. This acquisition will be negotiated on a sole source basis with Pacer Infotec. Incorporated, 23 Fourth Avenue Burlington, MA 01803-3303 under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Pacer is the only source that can provide the necessary continuation of technical services without a break in support under the current contract. This modification will provide continued service until the follow on contract can be awarded. The follow on notice was posted on CBDNet as solicitation number N00421-98-R-1172, submission number 259840, on 7 October 1998. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which, if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Number Note 22 applies. E-MAIL: Click here to contact POC, fultzjf@navair.navy.mil. Posted 02/01/99 (W-SN293228).

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