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28 -- OVERHAUL/EXCHANGE TWO LYCOMING IO-540-E1B5 AIRCRAFT ENGINES SOL NAAN6000604094-MRH DUE 052996 POC Margaret R. House, Purchasing Agent, 816-426-7129 x235 The NOAA, Office of Aircraft Operations, McDill AFB, FL has two Lycoming IO-540-E1B5 aircraft engines which need to be overhauled to zero-time factory specifications. Reference MIL-I-6866 and MIL-I-6868 for inspections. Reference SSP-1776, Service Table of Limits and Tightening Torque. Accessories include: magnetos, starter, alternator (28v 100 amps), fuel pump, vacuum pump, hydraulic pump, fuel injection system, new ignition system/harness, spark plugs, hoses and lines. Either Lycoming or Superior replacement parts may be used in the overhaul. NOAA reserves the option to provide selected parts that are above and beyond the overhaul. Logbook entries are required. A ''tear-down'' inspection report is required within 14 calendar days after the contractor receives the engines from NOAA. The entire overhaul must be completed within 30 days after receipt of the engines. Quotes will also be accepted for total exchange of NOAA's engines for contractor-owned engines which have already been overhauled to zero-time specifications. Contract award will be based upon these evaluation factors: lowest quoted price including cost of shipping NOAA's engines to or from the contractor's overhaul facility, past performance for similar overhauls or delivery of similar items, and quality and value of the quoted warranty. NOAA requires a warranty at least equal to Textron Lycoming Williamsport Plant warranty dated 10-1-88, Revision G. Quoters must submit these documents with quote: current FAA Repair Station Certificate, proof of hull and liability insurance at the overhaul facilty, references and past experience (bidders qualification sheet), and copy of warranty offered. The SIC Code for this procurement is 3724. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. The is a 100% small business set-aside. The purchase is executed under Simplified Acquisition Prodedures of FAR Part 13. A Request for Quotations (RFQ) will be issued 15 days after publication of this notice. Fax written requests for a copy of the RFQ to Margaret House at Fax 816-426-7530. Due date for receipt of quotes is approx 5-29-96. Two overhauled aircraft engines must be delivered to NOAA not later than 7-12-96. (0127)

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