DOT/FAA, SOUTHWEST REGION IS ON THE INTERNET Contact Acquisition Management Branch, ASW-55, (817) 222-4355. FAA, SOUTHWEST REGION, FORT WORTH, TX PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. Effective April 1, 1996, the FAA implemented the FAA's Acquisition Management System (AMS) which replaced the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as the governing policy for effecting acquisitions for the FAA. This action was a direct result of the FY96 Department of Transportation Appropriation Act. Based on the policies and guiding principles of the AMS, the FAA Southwest Region's Acquisition Management Branch, ASW-55, has elected to utilize the Internet as the primary mode for making public announcements, as required over $50,000. Vendors interested in ASW-55's acquisitions are hereby notified that Contracting Officers may utilize the Internet, trade journals, the CBD, or other media as appropriate, to reach the target audience. The types of acquisitions conducted by ASW-55 include supplies, services, and construction in support of the National Airspace System (NAS), support of flight inspection aircraft, aircraft registration and regulations, air traffic, technical training, safety training and support, and other support as required by organizations located at or supported by ASW-55. The Internet home page was active July 1, 1996. The address is http://users.why.net/SWCONTRACTS/. The AMS is available on the Internet through the Office of Acquisition, FAA, Washington, DC home page, the address is http://www.faa.gov/asu/asuhome/htm. It is also available by mail at the Office of Acquisition, ASU-100, Acquisition Reform, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20591.

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