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16 -- APG-66(V) RADAR SYSTEM UPGRADE SOL DTCG23-99-R-EA9133 DUE 062899 POC LCDR Orie Davis, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 267-0531, Fax (202) 267-4019, Email odavis@comdt.uscg.mil -- Scott Palmer, Contracting Officer, Phone (202) 267-2489, Fax (202) 267-4019, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=DTCG23-99-R-E A9133&LocID=14. E-MAIL: LCDR Orie Davis, odavis@comdt.uscg.mil. The Coast Guard intends to award a sole source contract to Northrup Grumman Corporation, Electronic Sensors and Systems Division, Baltimore, Maryland, to purchase 12 APG-66(V)2 radar Mid-Life Upgrade kits, Nothrup Grumman part #544R547GO1, and update the associated aircraft displays. Options for Northrup Grumman to install and integrate the upgraded radar system and displays on 9 Coast Guard HU-25 aircraft, upgrade 2 Coast Guard test benches, provide a WF-360 FLIR interface, and provide an LN-100 interface will be included in the contract. Any existing radar components required for the upgrade will be provided as Government Furnished Equipment for upgrade to the (V)2 configuration by the original equipment manufacturer. Companies supplying an upgrade kit for the Northrup Grumman APG-66(V) radar have 15 days from the publication of this synopsis to contact the Coast Guard. Written responses are required and must be mailed to the above address. For Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged enterprises to acquire short term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800)532-1169. Direct inquiries to the contact listed above. Posted 06/11/99 (D-SN342239). (0162)

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