WR-ALC/LRK, 750 Third St, Robins Air Force Base, GA 31098-2122

J -- PROGRAMMED DEPOT MAINTENANCE -- U-2 AIRCRAFT POC Scott Mangum, WR-ALC/LREA This is NOT a presolicictation notice pursuant to FAR Part 5, but is a MARKET SURVEY to identify sources with the capability to perform Programmed Depot Maintenance for the USAF U-2S, U-2ST and NASA ER-2 aircraft. The requirement may include from six (6) to eight (8) aircraft PDM's per year. The U-2S, U-2ST and ER-2 are equipped with General Electric F-118 Turbofan engines. The approximate dimensions of the aircraft are: 63 ft long, 16 ft high, and 104 ft wing span. All airframe components are Government Furnished Equipment. Government facilities may be available to perform this work. Very limited technical and engineering data may be provided. Extensive reverse engineering of processes, tooling, and equipment may be required by the Contractor. Contractor support includes, but is not limited to, the full maintenance of the aircraft at Depot level. Contractor qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following: 1.)Trained personnel, tooling, and equipment for the Depot maintenance of the aircraft; 2.) Ability to provide both technical and engineering support for the program; 3.) Ability to deploy both domestic and overseas field teams to support both peacetime and wartime taskings including crash damage repair; 4.) Contractor must possess, as a minimum, a secret security clearance. A formal solicitation does not exist at this time. This survey is to determine the availability of potential sources pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not reimburse contractors for any cost incurred for their participation in this survey. This action is for the purpose of determining interested sources who possess the Capability to Provide Depot Level Maintenance. The extent of foreign participation has not been determined, therefore the release of any further information to foreign sources will be determined at time of request. Contractors may submit a letter of interest to: WR-ALC/LREA, Scott Mangrum, 750 Third Street, Bldg 350, Robins AFB GA 31098-2122. This letter should contain Company brochures, literature, or any other supporting documentation indicating the Contractors capability to provide Depot level Maintenance. This letter shall also contain Company name, Address, Point of Contact, CAGE Code, Phone Number, Size of business pursuant to Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code 3721 (1,500 employees), and a statement of domestic or foreign ownership. Foreign owned sources should indicate the country of ownership. Large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this survey. All letters of interest must be received no later than twenty five (25) days from the date of this publication. (0132)

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