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A -- PREDATOR MAE UAV SYSTEM MARINIZATION ENGINEERING SERVICES POC Contact, Mr. Tom Higgins, Phone (703)604-0903 The Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue an order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-95-G-0197 with General Atomics - Aeronautical Systems Incorporated (GA-ASI), 10130 Sorrento Valley Lane, San Diego, CA 92121-1604 for engineering services for the Predator Medium Altitude Endurance (MAE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The purpose of the study is to review the Predator system design for suitability for operations on and off large deck naval ships. To support the marinization of the Predator system, contractor personnel shall provide technical assistance in the fields of aerodynamics, structures, avionics, data link, and the ground control station. As the designer of the Predator UAV system, GA-ASI is the only source with the technical expertise and information base required to meet the Government's needs within the required time frame. The statutory authority permitting this sole source procurement is Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source. See note No. 22 - NAVAIR Synopsis No. 40034-96. (0089)

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