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30 -- DRIVE UNIT, ANGLE, AH-64 APACHE 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 AH-64 Apache fleet through the modernization of the following spare part/sub-system (hereinafter spare): AH-64 Apache: Drive Unit, Angle (Nose Gear Box, Right Side), NSN: 3010-01-372-4158, P/N: 7-31132-0001-8, CAGE Code: 02731. Historically the subject spare has been returned from the field for seal failure. Conservatively, the Army repairs this spare at an annual rate of 98 to support a fleet size of: 753 aircraft. Estimated flying hours are 11.5 per month for each aircraft. The cost to repair each item is averaging $22,900 for a total fleet spare cost of ownership of $2.25M 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 reduction from manufacturer to mechanicfor 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 suggestion on contract type is 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 Requirement (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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