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15 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/MARKET RESEARCH ON REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT DUE 061598 POC Marie Lubash (202) 307-9343 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer vis e-mail, marie.lubash2@usdoj.gov. This announcement constitutes a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) synopsis and MARKET RESEARCH. Information obtained as a result of this synopsis is for planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for sealed bid or request for proposal (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The US Marshals Service (USMS) is currently conducting a market survey and analysis to determine a suitable replacement for its existing Sabreliner fleet. The USMS, supported by Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS), produces prisoners and aliens for court proceedings, state cooperative movements, alien voluntary removals, and alien deportations through a safe, coordinated air transportation service operated by the USMS. The potential home base for the airfleet are Oklahoma City, OK, Alexandria, LA, and/or El Paso, TX. The aircraft should have, but not be limited to the following characteristics: Passenger capacity of 8 to 10; non stop flight range of 1500 nautical miles with National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) reserves at maximum payload and normal cruise speed; externally serviceable lavatory unit; auxiliary power unit capable of producing ground air conditioning and electrical supply; dual nose and main wheel landing gear; single point refueling; minimum true airspeed cruise of 440 knots; minimum cabin volume of 500 cubic feet; main cabin entry door minimum of 24 inches width; minimum cabin width of 5.25 feet; and minimum cabin height of 5.5 feet. It is requested that interested offerors provide the Government with aircraft types that would satisfy this requirement, the price of the aircraft, and the availability of the aircraft. Industry response to this RFI should be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the address indicated above, or via electronic mail no later than 30 calendar days following publication of the notice in the CBD (on or about June 15, 1998). This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submission of a response to this RFI and the Government's use of such information. Respondents of this RFI may be requested to provide additional information/details based on their submission. (0133)

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