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16 -- PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BID PROPOSALS DUE 031799 POC Mrs. Claudia Austin, 202-244-3950, ext.324 The Brazilian Navy, through this public announcement, would like to invite manufacturers, or representatives to submit sealed competitive Bids, in order to select a company that will be responsible for preparation of AF-1 and AF-1A (Skyhawk A-4KU and TA-4KU) aircraft for flight operations and preservation maintenance; evaluation of engines, spare parts, support equipment, test stands and establishments of the initial allowance list; training of technical personnel for maintenance of aircrafts and pilot transition to model AF-1 and AF-1A. Any interested party can obtain the Bid Procedures packages, containing all information to complete the Bid, from Feb. 17 to March 19, 1999, at BNC office at 5130 MacArthur Blvd. N.W. Washington, DC. March 31, 1999 will be the last day to present the proposals to Aeronaltical Directorate of Brazilian Navy, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posted 02/17/99 (I-SN299142). (0048)

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