AAR-44B Engineering Services for Performance Improvements

This contract focuses on providing specialized engineering services aimed at the design, development, testing, documentation, and delivery of software and data related to AAR-44B software-dependent improvements. Key tasks include instrumentation and data recording for a government-sponsored live fire test, as well as support for flight tests on government-sponsored AFSOC C-130 aircraft. The contractor is responsible for developing new software or modifying existing software, evaluating performance improvements, and verifying the functionality of the software to meet government requirements. This is a sole-source contract awarded to L-3 Communications Cincinnati Electronics, Mason OH, under the authority that limits competition due to the unique availability of services or supplies from a limited number of sources. Bidders or offerors must have a security clearance to participate. The solicitation was posted in March 2009, with the point of contact being Cheryl W Janssen. The contract falls under NAICS code 541330, which covers engineering services, and emphasizes close coordination with government personnel during the tests. Notes 22 and 26 apply, indicating additional contract provisions or requirements.