The contractor shall perform early Fire Control (FCS) concept design efforts for the SSBN Replacement.  The contractor shall conduct technical studies and tradefoffs for the Common Missile Compartment in support of the Concept design.  The Contractor shall attend and participate in the SWS Integration Working Group (SIWG).  Focus Teams and SSP Technical Reviews.  The contractor shall provide SSP representation to the SUccessor Integration Team (SIT) at GDEB.

Negotiations will be conducted with General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems (GDAIS), Pittsfield, MA.  GDAIS is the sole manufacturer of the TRIDENT (II) D5 Strategic Weapon System (SWS) Fire Control System and Attack Weapons Control System and the only source with the in-depth knowledge, expertise, and in-place capability to perform the required effort.  See Note 22.*****