Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, SEA 02424E, 2531 Jefferson n Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

H -- PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE GE LM2500 SERIES GAS TURBINE PROGRAM SOL N00024-97-R-4167 POC 02424E, T. Mounts, 703-602-0202 The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends issue to solicitation N00024-97-R-4167 on a sole source basis to General Electric Company, Inc., 1 Neumann Way, MD S-155, Cincinnati, OH 45215 to provide engineering services for the LM2500 Series Gas Turbine Program. The solicitation will provide for up to 30,000 labor hours of engineering services in support of the LM2500 Series Gas Turbine Component Improvement Program (CIP), and up to 15,000 labor hours of Maintenance Engineering and Technical reviews, evaluations, investigations, surveys, and technical data reviews and updates in connection with the LM2500 Series Gas Turbine Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Program. This work will be performed during FY98, with options for 4 additional years. Allison Engines Company is the original equipment manufacturer and the only company that possesses the necessary technical data, expertise, equipment, and proprietary information to perform these requirements. No other source has the technical qualifications and the necessary resources to perform the work described herein, nor will any other supplies or services satisfy the Navy's requirements. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact General Electric Company directly. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0122)

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