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66 -- AFCS FLIGHT COMPUTER, 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: AFCS Flight Computer, NSN: 6610-01-241-3334, P/N: BG1147AA02, CAGE Code: 94580. Historically the subject spare has been returned from the field for circuit card replacements and water intrusion resulting in internal failures. The computer is also approaching technical obsolescence as well as a diminishing vendor base. Conservatively, the Army repairs this spare at an annual rate of 30 to support a fleet size of: 471 aircraft. Estimated flying hours are 16.9 per month for each aircraft. The cost to repair each item is averaging $3,590 for a total fleet spare cost of ownership of $107.7K 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 suggestions of other contract types 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 technicalinformation such as Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWR), Technical Data Package (TDP), or any other government owned data on 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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