Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.0), 1421 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, Va 22243-5120

16 -- UPDATE III COMMON CONFIGURATION FOR P-3C AIRCRAFTS POC Contact, Ann Phan, Phone (703)604-2000 The Program Executive Officer, Air, ASW, Assault and Special Mission Programs (PMA-290), is conducting a Request For Information (RFI) to determine the availability of current technologies to update 19 (with the potential of 79) non-P-3C Update III aircrafts to the Update III Common Configuration. The Navy will be looking for a prime contractor, via the formal competitive procurement process, to integrate, fabricate and install the Update III equipment into the P-3C airplanes which may include any development due to parts obsolescence or non-availability. The Update III common configuration currently consists of Sonobuoy Receivers (AN/ARR-78), Acoustic Processors (AN/UYS-1) and Display/Control Systems (AN/USQ-78A), Tape Recorders (AN/AQH-4A(V)2), Central Computer (AN/ASQ-212) and other P-3C Update III peripheral equipment. An RFI package is expected to be available to industry by 1 November 1996 with a Bidders Conference to be scheduled in the mid-November 1996 timeframe. Responses are sought from industry to aid the Government in its planning processes and methods to maintain existing system performance while maintaining current system requirements (logistics, training, etc.). Recommended improvements could include reductions in weight, power, cost and methods for integration. This request shall not be construed as a Request For Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any follow on capabilities. The Government does not intend to award a contract at this time or otherwise pay for the information provided. No entitlement to payment of direct costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submissions of responses. Any formal RFP will be separately listed in the Commerce Business Daily. Tentatively, the Government plans to release a draft RFP in early CY 1997. Contractors interested in receiving this RFI package should provide company name, address, point of contact, phone number and fax number via fax and followed by a hard copy letter. Contractors responding will be notified when packages are available for pickup or mailing. Point of contact is Ann Phan at (703) 604-2000, extension 6135 or facsimile (703) 604-1959/2051/2052. Mailing address is: Naval Air Systems Command, Code AIR-2.3.2.2.6, Attn: Ann Phan, 1421 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA 22243-5120. - NAVAIR Synopsis No. 30157-96. (0283)

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