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28 -- OH-58D KIOWA WARRIOR INTERIM CONTRACTOR SUPPORT SOL DAAH23-98-C-0041 POC Patricia L. Henson, Contract Specialist, AMSAM-AC-SA-K, (205) 955- 8114, Contracting Officer, Patricia L. Henson. The OH-58D Interim Contractor Support will provide interim fielding logistics support for Model 250-C30R3 engines in the US Army OH-58D aircraft assigned to Fort Hood, Texas. This effort includes engines, engine parts, tools, on-site representative(s), technical publications, and technical assistance and material replenishment at all levels of scheduled and unsheduled maintenance. This requirement also includes an option for an additional one year of support. Authority and Justification for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(2) and 10 U.S.C.2304(C)(1). The proposed procurement is for services and supplies which cannot be obtained through full and open competition because of the urgency of need, FAR 6.302-2 and only one responsible source is capable of satisfying the Agency's requirements, FAR 6.302-l. Allison Engine Company (AEC), Indianapolis, IN is the only known source capable of performing this work in the timeframe required to satisfy the Army's minimum needs. AEC is the solemanufacturer of the 250-C30R3 engine. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0044)

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