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28 -- FABRICATION OF TURBINE HARDWARE POC Danielle Buser (301) 342-1825 x174 E-MAIL: Danielle Buser, buserda@navair.navy.mil. The synopsis issued on October 22, 1998 for fabrication of turbine hardware is corrected to read as follows: The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Management, Engineering Support and Test and Evaluation (AIR 4.5) proposes to issue a follow on contract to N00421-97-C-1232 for the fabrication and integration of high pressure turbine hardware. This hardware will be procured on a sole source basis from General Electric using a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract vehicle. The anticipated period of performance will be thirty (30) months, beginning on or about February 1999. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Based on many unique capabilities, GE is the only contractor that can perform this work. Some examples of this work are: GE's proprietary turbine design parts, and GE's qualified manufacturing processes for critical turbine components. In addition, the added design and qualification efforts needed for another contractor to perform would delay the program by at least three (3) years and incur prohibitive costs. Any questions regarding this announcement should be submitted in writing to Ms. Danielle Buser at buserda@navair.navy.mil or via fax at (301) 342-1853. ** See Note 22 Posted 12/07/98 (W-SN277882). (0341)

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