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B -- VALUE ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSALS (VECP) FOR THE AH-64 HELICOPTER SOL DAAJ09-94-G-0009 POC Debbie Wagener,(314)263-0684; Laura Hart, (314)263-0634; Debbie Rumpf, Contracting Officer, (314)263-0693. The Government anticipates entering into a sole source contract with McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems (MDHS), 5000 East McDowell Road, Mesa, Arizona 85215-9797. These initiatives are part of the cost savings effort begun in the Value Engineering Program Requirement Clause (VEPRC) contained in the Basic Ordering Agreement. The following efforts deal with the acquisition of the non-recurring engineering efforts required to implement parts and component inprovements for the AH-64 system, design, and the manufacturing intricacies, including spares, that will result in life cycle cost savings to the United States Army. VECP 1300 Phase 1, ''Replace Oil Pump with Modular Cartridge Oil Pump'' - This effort is associated with improving the serviceability of the engine nose gearbox oil pump. VECP 1302, ''Incorporation of Protective Boots on Servocylinders'' - This effort is associated with improving the protection of the servocylinder assemblies. VECP 1303, ''Improved Lead Lag Link Bushings and Bearings'' - This effort is associated with improving the lead lag link bearings and bushings. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0190)

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