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17 -- PECULIAR SUPPORT EQUIPMENT FOR V-22 AIRCRAFT SOL N68335-97-R-0124 DUE 021597 POC Joyce Reidinger Contract Specialist, Code 2131JR, (908) 323-2148. This contract action is for Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE), to include logistical support analysis (LSA) (depending on complexity of the PSE) and Interim Support Item List (ISIL) for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) variant of the V-22 aircraft. The PSE is required to support flight test and operational Test and Evaluation of the V-22. The Government intends to negotiate with Allison Engine Company under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This firm is considered the only supplier as they are the designer, developer and sole producer of the T-406 engine and has design cognizance for the PSE required to support the engine. Delivery is scheduled for the March 97- June 98 timeframe. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of the notice of intent will normlly be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for information received. All responses should be directed to the buyer, Joyce Reidinger, Code 2131JR at 908-323-2148. (0345)

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