Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Attn: AMSAM-AR-TC, Building 401, Lee Blvd, Room 117, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT -- LONGBOW APACHE IR SIGNATURE ASSESSMENT FLIGHT SOL DAAH10-98-M-0013 DUE 082898 POC Tremayne W. Terry, Contract Specialist, (757) 878-4825 E-MAIL: AATD, tterry@eustis-aatds1.army.mil. The Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AMCOM) proposes to acquire on an other than full and open competitive basis, aircraft operation and related support for a flight test program to collect IR Signature data on an AH-64D aircraft at Yuma Proving Grounds, AZ. A noncompetitive acquisition to The Boeing Company, Mesa Arizona, is intended pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). Boeing, as the manufacturer of the production Longbow Apache (AH-64D) aircraft, is the only source with the required expertise available to maintain/support the aircraft through the flight test effort. It is anticipated that Boeing will conduct this effort in conjunction with an on-going flight test at Yuma, which they are currently performing for the Army utilizing the same aircraft. The anticipated period of performance for this effort is five (5) days. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a proposal for consideration by this agency. This simplified acquisition will be accomplished using "alpha contracting" concepts. Therefore, a solicitation is unavailable. Any offeror desiring a copy of the draft purchase order should submit a written request via: the address shown above, datafax at (757) 878-0008, or e-mail at tterry@eustis-aatds1.army.mil. See Numbered Note(s): 22, 26. Posted 08/03/98 (W-SN231557). (0215)

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