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

J -- PRIME VENDOR SUPPORT FOR H-60 HELICOPTERS POC Kathy Mattson, AIR-2.3.2.4, (301) 757-5255 E-MAIL: mattsonk@navair.navy.mil, mattsonk@navair.navy.mil. Potential Sources Sought. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to issue a request for proposals or award a contract as a result of this request. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to explore the possibility of procuring Prime Vendor Support (PVS) for all models of the H-60 aircraft. Under the PVS concept the contractor will provide the following supplies and services: Depot repair of airframe and dynamic components, avionics, and propulsion systems; configuration management, forecasting and procurement of supply requirements in support of Depot repair; material replenishment, configuration management, inventory control, and distribution of all airframe, propulsion, and avionics components to meet Fleet needs; on-site technical assistance to provide management, training, and coordination between Organizational/Intermediate and Depot level activities; support readiness improvements through analysis of consumption rates, turn-around maintenance times, and material deficiencies; and information management. NAVAIR desires to be briefed by contractors on this subject. The brief should include a discussion of the benefits and feasibility of an H-60 PVS approach with the overall goal of reducing life cycle costs. Companies should express an interest no later than 29 January 1999 in writing to: NAVAIRSYSCOM, Attn: Kathy Mattson, Bldg 2272/Suite 155, AIR-2.3.2.4, 47123 Buse Road, Unit #IPT, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547 or facsimile (301) 757-5284 or email mattsonk@navair.navy.mil. Offerors possessing the capability to perform the requested work are invited to submit a summary of their capabilities and descriptive literature addressing the above technical areas. The statement of capabilities should not be longer than 15 pages and should include relevant background and experience. A briefing date will be scheduled for all interested parties. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals and, as stated above, is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to issue a request for proposals or award a contract as a result of this request. Any further procurement action for this effort will be the subject of a future announcement. The Government will not reimburse the respondent for any cost associated with information submitted in response to this request. Posted 12/17/98 (W-SN281552). (0351)

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