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J -- WARRANTY RECOVERY PILOT PROGRAM SOL F34601-99-01065 DUE 122198 POC For copy, OC-ALC/PKXDA TINKER AFB OK 73145-3015, For additional information contact Joanne Davis/Lpdpa/[405]739-4128 Contact: Major Arnie Shaver, (937)657-0379/Contracting Officer. Market Survey/Request for Information. (1) The program would require review of electronic databases and document filing systems; (2) the identification and location of sources relevant information such as electronic databases and document filing systems; (3) the determination of the amount owed to DoD for repair of engines covered by warranty; and (4) collection of the amount due. As specified in Section 391 of Public Law 105-85, a contract entered into under this program would provide for the contractor to be paid out of the amount recovered by the contractor (tasks 2 and 3 above). In addition, the authority for this program under PL 105- 85, requires the contract to end not later than 30 Sep 99. therefore, the contractor would accomplish all the above tasks and expect payment to be from amounts recovered within an estimated 6-month contract period. Respondents to this market survey/request for information should address the finicial viability of contract performance under this payment condition, recommended share ratios, anticipated base support requirements and any other terms and conditions unique to this program. Additional information related to the pilot project is available at www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/wrpp/wrpp.asp. Questions concerning this market survey/request for information should be directed to Maj. Arnie Shaver (937)656-0379. This market survey/request for information is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any follow-on acquisitions. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this market survey/request for information or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect cost or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of responses to this market survey/request for information and the Government use of this information. The Government reserves the right to reject in whole or in part any industry input as a result of this market survey/request for information. This market survey/request for information does not constitute the solicitation of any proposals and authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract has not been authorized. Information provided may be used by the United States Air Force in developing its acquisition approach and its Statment of Objectives (SOO). Supplementa Information: The pilot program will consist of F108-100 engines delivered under contract F33657-89-C-2140. Repair/replacement data is available through DO42 and G050 systems which can be accessed after award of the pilot program at Oklahoma City, Air Logistic Center. The contract unit price for the (engines or overhaul) is approximately $3.6 million. Deliveries began on Nov 90 and will be completed on or about Feb 96. Warranty coverage gegins from the date of installation on the aircraft and extend for a four years beyond that date. Although some amount of funds may be recovered for aircraft engine repairs, which should have been covered by warranty, the Air Force cannot predict the viability of such recovery of the magnitude of such funds. Any actions taken by the Government which are deemed to have invalidated the warranty will not be subject to claims of the contractor for the pilot program against the Government. Only collections recovered during the pilot program will be subject to the established share ratio. Any litigation of disputes regarding warranty claims is unlikely to be resolved prior to termination of the pilot program; any funds recovered after termination of the program will be returned to the treasury. The share ratio to be used by the Air Force for implementation of the pilot program will be determination by SAF/AQ prior to the release of any such solicitation and will not be subject to alternate terms and conditions. Recommended ratios, including rationale/support should be submitted in response to the market research syopsis. Base support for the analysis of data may be limited to access databases only. Any anticipated requirements for additional base support should be identified in the response to market research synopsis. The Air Force's decision not to litigate a warranty claim recommendation will be final and not subject to dispute or to any other claim damage. The Air Force will authorize the contractor for the pilot program to act as a collection agent, but will not be liable for any further support or for other actions taken or cost incurred by the contractor. MARKET SURVEY/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION The approximate issue/response date will be 07 DEC 1998. Posted 11/26/98 (I-SN275215). (0330)

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