This will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity type contract for Engineering Support and Services in support of USAF E-3 AWACS, APY 1/2 Radar System. The contractor will be required to perform engineering services and support to determine the cause of equipment failure and recommend corrective actions for equipment failures or improvements that are beyond the technical capability and/or capacity of the Government. The contractor shall provide support to assist the Government in resolving complex radar system issues, both hardware and software. To accomplish this, the contractor shall provide engineering services in response to non-recurring tasks. These tasks include, but are not limited to, the following: inquiries relating to basic design information, flight test data, original qualification concepts, performance data, reliability data, operational effectiveness, operational and maintenance procedures, and logistics support. The contractor will be required to provide task proposals within 48 hours if the task is identified as an Emergency; within five working days if identified as Urgent and within 20 working days if designated as Routine. The Basic contract period of performance will be a 12-month Basic Period with three 1-year options. Each individual task will have its own specified period of performance as required. The approximate solicitation issue date will be 16 Jun 03 with the approximate response date of 16 Jul 03. The solicitation will be placed on the web at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/ If there are any questions, contact Gail West, WR-ALC/LYKD, 380 Richard Ray Blvd, Suite 104, Robins AFB GA 31098-1638. Telephone 478-926-7060, FAX 478-926-7530, e-mail: [email protected]. It is anticipated that award will be made to: Northrop Grumman, Linthicum Heights, MD. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Justification: Supplies or services required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. Government-wide numbered Notes 22 and 26 apply.

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