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

J -- REPAIR OF T56-A-14 AIRCRAFT ENGINE SOL NAAN6000904105SKS DUE 010899 POC Sharon Scrutchfield 816-426-7267 ext. 231 The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) intends to overhaul/repair a T56-A-14 engine, serial number OTH8546. The engine is from the WP-3D aircraft N43RF, #3 position. The contractor will provide parts, special tools, and labor to open the engine hot section. The contractor shall inspect the hot section and other portions of the engine the contractor deems necessary to ensure the damage was not caused by something upstream of the hot section. The contractor will provide the Government with a detailed tear-down report of their findings within 7 calendar days after receipt of the engine. The report will provide a breakout of the cost of parts and man-hours to repair the hot section damage and any other deficiencies indicated by the tear-down, complete a 300 hour inspection, (including the removal and replacement of the fuel spray nozzles) change all of the QECA dynafocal mounts and remove and replace the thermocouple harness. The Dynafocal mounts and thermocouple harness will be provided by AOC. AOC will ship the engine to the contractor's facility for the tear-down and inspection. Return transportation of the engine will be by ground transportation with the Commercial Bill of Lading stating: "convert to Government Bill of Lading at destination." After reviewing the tear-down report, the Government will determine whether the Government will overhaul/repair the engine. The contractor must have an FAA Repair Station Certificate covering this engine type and be insured for $1,500,000 for the time the engine is at the facility. If the Government decides to overhaul/repair the engine, the contractor shall provide the proper documentation (FAA 8130 or equivalent and FAA 337 if required) upon completion of the overhaul/repair, returning the engine to service. The overhaul must be completed no later than February 12, 1999. This acquisition is not set-aside for small businesses. Standard Industrial Classification Code 7699 applies. The solicitation will be issued on or around December 30, 1998. Requests for the solicitation may be faxed to (816) 426-7530. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency. Posted 12/14/98 (W-SN280156). (0348)

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