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J -- MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REBUILDING OF AN/SPS-49(V) RADAR EQUIPMENT SOL N00024-96-G-5235 POC G. Michael Dodd (02522), Contracting Officer, (703) 602-7904. The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to issue orders on multiple occasions over the period of Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00024-96-G-5235 with Raytheon Company, Electronic Systems Division, 528 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776-3375. Orders will be issued for material and services required for the evaluation and implemetation of equipment changes to the AN/SPS-49(V) Radar. This includes: conducting studies, surveys, evaluations and tests to determine the feasibility and applicability of proposed equipment changes during repairs; development of field change bulletins; fabrication of field change kits, including necessary proofing and testing; document changes (new and revised drawings, publications, etc.) and any necessary packing, packaging and marking of end items. Orders will be issued pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Raytheon Company, Electronic Systems Division, is the original designer, developer and sole producer of the AN/SPS-49(V) Radar. It is the only company which possesses the knowledge, experience, tooling and equipment necessary to perform the tasks described. No other source has the technical qualifications and the necessary resources to perform the work described herein, nor will any other supplies or services satisfy the Navy's requirements. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Raytheon Company, Electronic Systems Division, directly. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0144)

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