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

H -- PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE TEXTRON LYCOMING TF40B SERIES GAS TURBINE PROGRAM SOL N00024-97-R-4170 POC 02424E, T. Mounts, 703-602-0202 The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue solicitation N00024-97-R-4170 on a sole source basis to Allied Signal, 111 S. 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85010 to provide engineering services. The solicitation will provide for up to 9,000 labor hours of engineering services in support of the Textron Lycoming TF40B Series Gas Turbine Component Improvement (CIP) Program and up to 12,000 labor hours of Maintenance Engineering and Technical reviews, evaluations, investigations, surveys, and technical data reviews and updates in connection with the Textron Lycoming TF40B Series Gas Turbine Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Program. This work will be performed during FY98, with options for 4 additional years. Allied Signal is the only company that possesses the necessary technical data, expertise, equipment, and proprietary information necessary to perform these requirements. No other source has the technical qualifications and resources to perform the work described herein, nor will any other suppliesor services satisfy the Navy's requirements. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Allied Signal directly. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0122)

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