16 -- TAMMAC Digital Map Computers

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) proposes to procure approximately 54 Tactical Aircraft Moving Map Capability (TAMMAC) Digital Map Computers (DMC) with Housing Extensions and 11 DM-200 Map systems. The acquisition will include engineering investigations, evaluations, and studies involving the TAMMAC system. The contract will be awarded on a sole source negotiated basis to Harris Corporation, Government Aerospace Systems Division of Melbourne, FL 32902 and will consist of a base award with option units. The options will include approximately 62 DMC systems with Housing Extensions and approximately 16 DM-200 Map systems. The contract is anticipated to be awarded by May 2002. Harris is the sole designer, developer and supplier of the DMC, the DMC Housing Extensions, and the DM-200 Map and is the only company with the necessary technical data. Harris is the only source able to satisfy the government?s requirements for TAMMAC DMC production installations in F/A-18C/D and F/A-18E/F, AH-1Z, UH-1Y, AV-8B and MH-60S aircraft and the DM-200 production installations in the CH-47F aircraft. Delivery is required to be FOB destination to the aircraft manufacturer and is to commence in April 2003. The production of the supplies listed requires a substantial initial investment or an extended period of preparation for manufacture. ***See note number 22.