Aviation Applied Technology Dir., ATTN: AMSAT-R-TC, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

A -- PORTABLE ENGINE TEST SET (PETS), T53, T55 SOL DAAJ02-97-R-0003 DUE 010997 POC Tremayne W. Terry, Contract Specialist, (757) 878-2900, John H. Barbie, Contracting Officer, (757) 878-2900. The Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (ATCOM) proposes to acquire on an other than full and open competitive basis a research and development program entitled Portable Engine Test Set (PETS). The objective of this program is to develop troubleshooting/diagnostic procedures for the T53, T55 engines and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) engines used in Army helicopters. The program will consist of a 12 month technical effort. A noncompetitive acquisition to Allied Signal Engines, Phoenix, Arizona is intended pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Allied Signal is deemed to be the only responsible source based upon its position as the developer, manufacturer, and prime engineering support for the family of engines identified above. This effort will develop step-by-step, electronic, interactive procedures derived from engine performance models, testability models, maintenance history, and fault logic. Along with the procedures, the hardware requirements necessary to perform the tests will be defined. Request for this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the above address. Request from U.S. firms must include business size. Request received by other means will not be honored. See Numbered Note(s): 22, 26. (0311)

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