ASC/LPK, Bldg 28, 2145 Monahan Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433- 7017

28 -- CY97 AIR FORCE FIGHTER ENGINES POC Michael L. Grove, Contracting Officer, (513) 255-2619/Peggy Conner, Buyer. Aeronautical Systems Center, Propulsion Development System Office (ASC/LP), plans to place an order for nine (9) F100-PW-229 F-15 spare engines against the existing Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to United Technologies Corp, Pratt & Whitney, Government Engines and Space Propulsion, on 28 Jan 94. This Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract covers users requirements of fighter weapon system platforms for both domestic and Foreign Military Sales. Orders were planned in the basic contract. The current acquisition encompasses combat aircraft production engines, engineering assistance to production and service (EAPS), data, warranty, and associated items including inspection and testing, and engine software, as specified by contract line item numbers 0056, 0068, and 0072. The required engines are fully developed, qualified, and have demonstrated the capability to support the missions of users for DoD fighter aircraft currently utilizing the F100-PW-229 engine. The contractor is authorized to receive and store classified material up to and including Secret classification. The contractor receiving this award is classified as a large business. Direct all requests for routine communication concerning this acquisition to Michael L. Grove, Contracting Officer, at ASC/LPK, Bldg 28, 2145 Monahan Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7017, phone (513) 255-2619. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his concern. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to the use of the Ombudsman. For serious concerns only, potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Col. Michael J. Corcoran, ASC/IG, Bldg 14, 1865 Fourth Street, Suite 12, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7126, phone (513) 255-0600. Routine communication concerning this acquisition should be directed to the appropriate point of contact, the Contracting Officer, listed above. See Note 22. (0136)

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