Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, SEA 02611, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

10 -- MK48 ADCAP TORPEDO MODS SOL N00024-97-R-6110 POC Angela Maldonado (SEA02611M) (703) 602-7706 The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to conduct a limited competition between Hughes Aircraft Corporation, Naval and Maritime Systems, P.O. Box 3310 Fullerton CA 92834 and Northrop Grumman Corporation, Electronic Systems and Systems Division, 18901 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland OH 44117 for the FY98 requirements of the MK48 ADCAP Torpedo MODS Program. Hughes and Northrop are the only qualified producers of the MK48 ADCAP Torpedo. The Draft request for proposal (RFP) is expected to be released on 15 August 1997. Hughes and Northrop will be allowed 3 weeks to review the Draft RFP and to submit questions and comments to the Navy. The Formal RFP is expected to be released on 01 October 1997. Offerors interested in subcontracting opportunities are requested to contact Hughes and Northrop directly. See Numbered Note 26. (0199)

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