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Army Plans Sole Source Radar Work Award To Thales Raytheon Systems

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

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The Army plans to solicit, negotiate and award a sole-source contract with Thales Raytheon Systems (TRS) for a three year Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for radar spare parts and components. The minimum guarantee for the acquisition is $1.1 million, with an estimated overall ceiling value of $83.5 million. Army Contracting Command wants the work for the AN/TPQ-36(V)/Q36, AN/TPQ-37(V)/Q37, and AN/TPQ-46(V) FIREFINDER Radar Systems, and for associated repair, engineering, and field technical support services. The Army notice…

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