10 -- THREE MK44 AUTOMATIC CANNONS

Notice Date

March 16, 2001

Contracting Office

AAAV Technology Center, USMC-DRPM-AAAV, Dept #208, Woodbridge, VA 22191-1215

ZIP Code

22191-1215

Solicitation Number

N/A

Point of Contact

Contact Major Pete Cushing, (703) 490-7243/Contracting Officer, John Martin, (703) 492-3329

Description

The U.S. Marine Corps Direct Reporting Program Manager for Advanced Amphibious Assault (DRPM AAA) intends to award a sole source contract to the McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company (CAGE Code 8V613), 5000 East McDowell Road, Mesa, AZ for three MK44 automatic cannons. The gun acquisition includes the provision of technical manuals, initial spare parts, training and additional support equipment associated with the MK44 cannon. The McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company developed the MK44 automatic cannon that was designated by the Marine Corps to be the main weapon on the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV). The AAAV is currently being developed by prime contractor General Dynamics Amphibious Systems for the Marine Corps at the AAAV Technology Center, 991 Annapolis Way, Woodbridge, VA 22191-1215. The technical point of contact is Major Pete Cushing at DRPM AAA, telephone (703) 490-7243 or email Cushingp@aaav.usmc.mil. See Note 22.*****

Record

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