Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.3), Patuxent Naval Air Station, Bldg 2272, Lexington Park, MD 20670

69 -- P-3C PARTIAL AIRCREW COORDINATION TRAINER (PACT)!! SOL N00019-99-R-1096 POC Jerry P. Edmond, Phone (301)757-5252, AIR-2.3.2.2.3 E-MAIL: edmondjp.jfk@navair.navy.mil, edmondjp.jfk@navair.navy.mil. The Naval Air Systems Command is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to determine the availability of current technologies to develop a reconfigureable readiness trainer to support full aircrew readiness training for P-3C Update III ASUW Improvement Program (AIP) and P-3 Update III Block Modification Upgrade Program (BMUP) aircrew operators. A RFI package is expected to be available on or about November 5, 1998, via the internet on the NAVAIR homepage at the following address: http://www.navair.navy.mil/air20/air214/solicndx.h. This RFI package will consist of a draft Detail Military Characteristics (DMC) document. The DMC document establishes a preliminary set of performance requirements for the training device and should be used as a guide in providing a response to this RFI. Responses should address programmatic and development issues including, but not limited to: (1) Availability of technology; (2) Modification of existing training devices vice new builds; (3) Architectural alternatives including the use of GFE, GFE and COTS/NDI, or COTS/NDI only; (4) Life Cycle Support; and, (5) Risk assessments associated with engineering development, cost, and schedule. Requests to be included on the bidders list will be accepted in writing only to: Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters, 47123 Buse Road, Unit #IPT, Code 2.3.2.2.3, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547. Posted 10/28/98 (W-SN266308). (0301)

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