Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, Code AIR-21522C, Washington, DC 20361-2150

J -- J -- P-3C AIRCRAFT PHASED DEPOT MAINTENANCE (PDM) POC Contact, Lori Redding, Phone (703)604-2000 The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVVAIRSYSCOM) intends to competitively procure Phase I of the Phased Depot Maintenance (PDM) program for an estimated 12 P-3 aircraft during FY 96 & FY 97. The PDM effort is an intensive depot level process for airframe, component, system inspection & deficiency identification and correction to ensure safe and reliable operation throughout the service period. PDM includes: inbound functional/operational checks including fuel tank leak checks; paint, strip & disassembly; inspection of selected zones including extensive corrosion inspecting of most exterior & selected interior areas; performance of selected structurally significant item inspection by non-destructive inspection (NDI) processes; removal & replacement of time change components assigned to depot level exceeding specified replacement intervals; repair as required (including corrosion processing & major structural repairs & repair of fuel leaks in all fuel cells) to ensure the serviceability until the next sequential PDM induction (four years); reassembly, reseal & repaint; & outbound operational & functional checks including fuel leak tests & functional check flight. All prime contractors shall possess the capability of inducting the first P-3 aircraft within 60 days after contract award. Turn-around time shall be 160 calendar days for the first aircraft, 140 days for the second aircraft, & 120 for all remaining aircraft. Interested prime contractors should contact Lori Redding, AIR-2.3.2.2.2 at (703) 604-2000, extension 6136, or facsimile (703) 604-2052 to be added to the mailing list for this procurement. Contractors who have already responded to synopsis number 50079-95 (sources sought) need not respond again to remain on the mailing list. The ''DRAFT'' RFP will be available in mid-August. Additionally, NAVAIRSYSCOM intends to request all comments on the draft RFP be submitted three weeks after its release. Because of the relatively short turn-around time, the RFP's will be available for pick-up in our office located at 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1020, Arlington, VA 22243-5120. Contractors who do not wish to pick-up their RFP may have it mailed to a previously specified address. This announcement is not a commitment by the Government to pursue or award a contract for this PDM effort. - NAVAIR Synopsis No. 50108-95.(0205)

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