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16 -- ACCUMULATOR, CH-47 CHINOOK DUE 061197 POC Mr. Thad Baranowski, E-mail: thadb@dmh1.stl.army.mil, FAX: (314) 263- 3271. The U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Command (ATCOM) seeks to reduce the cost of the ownership of the CH-47 Chinook fleet through the modernization of the following spare part/sub-system (hereinafter spare): CH-47 Chinook: Accumulator, NSN: 1650-01-114-0935, P/N: 60910, CAGE Code: 99643. Historically the subject spare has been returned from the field for internal seal leakage that allows hydraulic fluid to enter into the compressed air chamber consequently causing failure and removal. Conservatively, the Army replaces this spare at an annual rate of 100 to support a fleet size of: 471 aircraft. Estimated flying hours are 9.5 per month for each aircraft. The cost to replace each item is approximately $448 for a total fleet spare cost of ownership of $44.8K annually. ATCOM, on behalf of the Army, desires to substantially reduce the cost of ownership via a Modernization Through Spares Pilot Program (MTSP2). ATCOM desires to identify qualified vendors interested in submitting an innovative solution that addresses improved "Life Cycle Sustainment" cost reduction from manufacturer to mechanic for the spare identified above and any related configurations. The objective of this announcement is to solicit supplier/vendor input via an "Open Source of Supply" approach. The information provided will allow ATCOM to develop an effective future MTSP2 solicitation. Potential exists for a 10-year fixed price award with incentives. Under consideration is a 1 year pilot with 3 options each of 3 years. Contracting methods envisioned are FAA Certified commercial items or non-developmental item acquisition as defined in FAR Part 12. The Army retains the right to use all information provided for evaluation and future solicitation purposes while protecting proprietary interests. Submissions are desired by 11 Jun 1997. Interested parties desiring technical information such as the Depot Maintenance Work Requirement (DMWR), Technical Data Package (TDP), or any other government owned data for this spare should contact the P.O.C. The information submitted under this notice will be for planning purposes and may be considered during the development of a competitive or sole source solicitation. This request for information is not a request for proposals. No contract will be directly awarded as a result of providing information as requested in this announcement. (0133)

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