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Engineering and Technical Support of Tactical Data Link Hardware and Software

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N65236_SNOTE_00012876Federal

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The contract involves an extension of the current agreement with DRS Communications Company for engineering and technical support related to Tactical Data Link hardware and software. The extension period is ten months, intended to provide the government sufficient time to finalize the award of the follow-on contract. This notice is specifically a statement of intent to extend and does not serve as a solicitation for competitive proposals. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense through NIWC Atlantic, located in North Charleston, South Carolina. Comments or inquiries regarding the extension are to be directed to the designated contract specialist, Grace Brown, via email. This action ensures continuity of support for critical tactical communication systems while the government completes its contracting process.

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Ten-month extension with DRS Communications for Tactical Data Link support, ensuring contract continuity.

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Department Of Defense → Niwc Atlantic

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

SC

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PostedMar 22

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Atlantic

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OfficeNORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29419-9022, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Atlantic

Office AddressNORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29419-9022, USA

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Notice of intent to extend the performance of contract N65236-05-D-5155 withDRS Communications Company, Wyndmoor, PA for Engineering and Technical supportof Tactical Data Link Hardware and Software. This notice of intent is not arequest for competitive proposals. This period of performance extension of tenmonths will allow the government the time needed to complete award of thefollow-on contract. Comments shall be submitted to the contract specialist,Grace Brown, Code 2255GB, SPAWARSYSCEN Atlantic via e-mail:contact@example.gov.

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