70 -- Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the MC-130-E AN/ALQ-196 RF Countermeasures Set

This contract entails the provision of comprehensive technical, engineering, and administrative services, along with necessary materials, to ensure the continuous operational readiness of the AN/ALQ-196 Electronic Warfare Controller and all associated ALQ-196 support equipment. These Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services will be performed by an assigned CLS representative to maintain the functionality, reliability, and mission readiness of these systems. The contract work is classified and targets specialized support for the MC-130-E aircraft’s AN/ALQ-196 RF Countermeasures Set. The Government intends to award this contract through a sole-source solicitation to BAE Systems in Nashua, NH, under the authority of FAR 6.302. While this announcement is not a request for competitive bids, other interested parties may express interest or submit proposals within a specified timeframe, after which the Government will decide whether to pursue a competitive procurement. The contracting officer overseeing this acquisition is Wynnette M. Smith, who can be contacted for additional information. The contract was initially posted as a presolicitation notice in June 2003, indicating the Government's intent to negotiate directly with BAE Systems for these specialized support services.