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16 -- TAIL ROTOR BLADE, UH-60 BLACK HAWK 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 UH-60 Black Hawk fleet through the modernization of the following spare part/sub-system (hereinafter spare): UH-60 Black Hawk: Tail Rotor Blade, NSN: 1615-01-113-8188, P/N: 70101-31000-043, CAGE Code: 78286. Historically the subject spare has been returned from the field for one or more of the following reasons: a. Skin Cracking, b. Leading Edge Wear, c. Blade Imbalance, d. Separation of the Trailing Edge. At Depot approximately 20% of blades are scrapped due to corrosion of the Pitch Horn. Conservatively, the Army repairs this spare at an annual rate of 273 to support a fleet size of: 2091 aircraft. Estimated flying hours are 11.7 per month for each aircraft. The cost to repair each item is averaging $6,695 for a total fleet spare cost of ownership of $1.82M 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 reduced "Life Cycle Sustainment" cost 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 but any suggestions on contract type are welcome. Under consideration is a 1 year pilot with 3 options each of 3 years. ATCOM is willing to entertain new buys if more economical than the current repair program. 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 Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWR), Technical Data Package (TDP), or any other government owned data relative to this item 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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