A -- Wide Body Airborne Sensor Platform (WASP) Return to Service Analysis

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Raytheon Technical Services Company (RTSC), LLC located in Van Nuys, CA. RTSC will inspect MDA's DC-10 aircraft used for airborne data collection and hosting guest sensors, known as the Wide Body Airborne Sensor Platform (WASP), and assess modifications needed for return to service. RTSC's tasks will include, but will not be limited to, finite element modeling and analysis, addressing known deficiency reports (DRs), durability assessment and damage tolerance (DADT) analysis, and testing as required, in consultation with designated Government technical experts. All analysis, assessments, and testing will be formally documented and provided to the Government for final determination on WASP return to service. The anticipated award date for this contract is February 2007. The estimated contract value is $4.0M. The estimated period of performance is 4-6 months. The Contractor shall determine the contract place of performance. Numbered Note 22 Applies.