U. S. Department Of Commerce, NOAA, Central Administrative Support Center, 601 East 12th St., CC31, Rm. 1756, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

J -- MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OF N616F HELICOPTER TRANSMISSION SOL NAAN6000804111SKS DUE 100998 POC Sharon K. Scrutchfield (816) 426-7267 ext. 231 The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Aircraft Operations Center intends to upgrade the N61RF Helicopter transmission in accordance with Bell Helicopter Technical Bulletin 212-89-117 Rev "B" and 212-85-89. The Government will ship the transmission to the contractor's facility. The contractor will open the transmission; inspect the transmission and subassemblies; and provide the Government with a Tear down Report within 10 calendar days after receipt of the N61RF Helicopter transmission. The Tear down Report shall provide the Government with a breakout of parts and costs associated with each overhaul/upgrade element from a 212-050-001-59 transmission to a 212-040-001-179 transmission. The Government will determine whether the Government will overhaul or overhaul and upgrade the transmission. Return transportation of the N61RF transmission will be by Ground Transportation with the Commercial Bill of Lading stating -- convert to Government Bill of Lading at destination. Work to be completed and transmission returned to Aircraft Operations Center's facility by 12/15/98. The aircraft maintenance contractor must have the Bell 212 aircraft on FAA Repair Station Certificate; be insured for $1,500,000 for the time the helicopter is at the facility; and have performed similar maintenance on this type helicopter within the preceding six months. This acquisition is not set-aside for small businesses. Standard Industrial Classification Code 7699 applies. The purchase will be made under the guidelines of FAR, Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued on or around October 1, 1998. Requests for the RFQ may be faxed to (816) 426-7530. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the Agency. Posted 09/16/98 (W-SN250360). (0259)

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