Assistant Commander For Contracts, Naval Air Systems Command, Air 2.5.3 Bldg 441, UNIT 7, Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1127

J -- CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT (CLS) ON NAVY T-39N/CT-39G AIRCRAFT POC Jeff Guarnero, (301) 757-8962 This is the second announcement for this procurement, succeeding an announcement published in November 1996. The Navy wishes to identify potential sources and invite industry comments regarding the requirement to support the Undergraduate Flight Officer's (UNFO) radar training program through total Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) of Government-owned, FAA-certified, T-39N and CT-39G aircraft and associated equipment. Specific requirements include, but are not limited to: aircraft maintenance and logistics support of T-39N and CT-39G aircraft, including the radar systems; repair and overhaul of airframe and aircraft subsystems including engines; maintenance/repair and logistics support of the Ground Based Training Systems (GBTS); maintenance/repair and logistics support of mission support equipment and peculiar support equipment and spares; and providing records maintenance and reporting for aircraft and associated systems. The Navy anticipates structuring the Request For Proposal (RFP) to allow for up to two (2) awards; one (1) award for CLS, and one (1) award for engine support. The primary place of performance is Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida where the Navy has its UNFO Radar Training system. Additional support locations for CT-39G aircraft include, NAS New Orleans, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) El Toro, and MCAS Futenma, Japan. The proposed contract is anticipated to be for one (1) base year with four (4) one-year options. The Navy's intended procurement schedule is as follows: release of draft RFP by 14 November 1997; conduct pre-solicitation conference and site visit 7 December 1997; release RFP by 21 January 1998; proposal due date on 21 March 1998; and contract award by 15 June 1998. Any interested source should forward any questions or comments to Mr. Jeff Guarnero by E-mail to GUARNERO_ JEFF%PAX8A@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL with return Internet and mailing address. Written requests may be sent to the address above, ATTN AIR-2.5.3.5.1, or by facsimile to (301) 757-8988. A draft solicitation will be available on the Internet in MSWORD 6.0 format on the World Wide Web (WWW) NAVAIR home page. The URL for the NAVAIR home page is: http://www.navair.navy.mil. A future announcement will provide the date, location(s), and time for the pre-solicitation conference and site visit. (0253)

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