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15 -- NAVAL RESERVE C-9 REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT POC Contact, Jeff Guarnero, Phone (703)604-2119 The Naval Reserve has a requirement to procure three (3) aircraft and associated support to replace three of its existing DC-9/C-9B aircraft, utilizing the $120M provide by Congress in the FY1997 Appropriations Act. These aircraft are utilized for the Navy Unique Fleet Essential Airlift (NUFEA) missions. It is contemplated that the NUFEA Replacement Aircraft (NUFEA-RA) will be State-of-the-Art, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified, cargo/transport aircraft modified with essential Navy unique systems. The Navy intends to trade-in three DC-9/C-9B aircraft and is requesting information on alternative methods for exchange/trade-in. It is also the Government's intent to use Commercial Acquisition procedures. The three NUFEA-RA must be certified in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 25, Part 34, and Part 36. It is anticipated that a draft and formal solicitation will be issued by May 1997 and July 1997 respectively. The Navy is requesting that any interested sources provide written suggestions on alternative logistics support concepts including training, spares, peculiar support equipment, and data requirements. In addition, the Navy would like any interested source to provide general company and product information and provide any suggestions/ideas regarding best practices for the procurement/trade-in/logistics support to meet the Navy's requirements. Request written responses by 14 February 1997 to the above address, Attn: AIR-2.5.3.5.3. or by facsimile to (703) 604-2968. -- NAVAIR Synopsis No. 50004-97. (0022)

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