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A -- ENGINEERING STUDIES OF THE AN/UYS-1, CONTROL PROCESSOR MICROCODE (CPM) SOL N00421-97-R-1229 DUE 072597 POC Pamela A. Schuyler, Contracting Officer, (301) 342-7060 E-MAIL: Schuyler_ Pam%PAX9@MR.NAWCAD.MIL, Schuyler_Pam%PAX9@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River is tasked to provide engineering services to support the Advanced Signal Processor's (ASP) Air Common Acoustic Processing (ACAP) operational software. This requirement is for a sole source procurement to Lockheed Martin Federal Systems, Inc. (LMFS) to provide engineering services for the incorporation of design improvements, modifications, and testing of the AN/UYS-1 Control Processor Microcode (CPM); to complete feasibility and engineering studies, hardware prototyping and test support of hardware associated with the AN/UYS-1; and to accomplish training in hardware performance of the AN/UYS-1, use of support software products and application of modified software. It is anticipated that a Cost Plus Fixed Fee level of effort contract will be awarded for one base year of performance and four one year options, commencing 23 November, 1997. The estimated level of effort is approximately 18,840 hours for the base year and an additional 18,840 hours for each option year. The sole source nature of this key requirement will provide essential support for a unique one of a kind system designed and developed by LMFS. As the original designer LMFS is the only source that owns the knowledge, experience and skills required to provide these services. Negotiations are to be held solely with Lockheed Martin Federal Systems, Inc., 9500 Godwin Drive, Manassas, VA 20110. Number Note 22 applies. 97 (0176)

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