The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue an Advanced Acquisition Contract in March 2010 to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC), Bethpage, NY for long lead items and related support for four (4) low rate initial production (LRIP) Lot 3 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) aircraft. As sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the E-2 aircraft weapon system, only NGC has the requisite knowledge, experience and technical data required to successfully manufacture the aircraft without causing unacceptable delays in meeting the Navy's operational requirements. See Note 22.

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