--Extension of ordering period from 1/20/03 until 5/30/03 of contract DAAK01-97-D-0037, with SAAB Barracuda, LLC (SAAB), for Ultra Lightweight Camouflage Net Systems (ULCANS)

The contract DAAK01-97-D-0037 involves the development and production of the Ultra Lightweight Camouflage Net Systems (ULCANS), a modular camouflage solution designed to provide effective concealment for military equipment, facilities, and troops in both wooded and arid desert environments. ULCANS consists of a Screen System and Support System that work together to counter radar detection by scattering radar signals, enhancing tactical concealment against radar sensors. The contract is awarded to SAAB Barracuda, LLC, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), allowing for purchase from a sole responsible source. An extension of the ordering period for this contract was issued to extend the timeframe from January 20, 2003, until May 30, 2003. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense office located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. This extension ensures continued availability and delivery of ULCANS products to support military operational requirements for radar countermeasures and camouflage capabilities.