The US Army Tank-Automotive and Armamments Command-Picatinny has a requirement for the establishment and maintenance of an Interim Contractor Support (ICS) firm fixed price multiple year contract for the Lightweight 155mm Howitzer (LW155). This acquisition will establish Interim Contractor Support (ICS) for the LW155s which begin fielding in 2005, to include spare parts and associated support services. The Contractor shall provide all necessary manpower, supervision, equipment and materials necessary for the ICS Program, to include furnishing, storage, packaging, shipping, handling, configuration management and reliability improvements for unique LW155 spare parts, and selected maintenance and repair of the LW155. The period of performance for this contract is one base year with three one year options. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate contract on a sole source basis to RO Defense Projects LTD of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, U.K. The point of contact for this procurement is Mary Beth Forte, Contracting Officer, AMSTA-AQ-APG, Bldg. 9, Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000; e-mail: [email protected]. See numbered notes 22 & 26.

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