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

28 -- ENGINES, TURBINES & COMPONENTS DUE 042999 POC Kenneth Sherman, Contract Specialist, 301-757-5244 WEB: none, none. E-MAIL: shermankd@navair.navy.mil, shermankd@navair.navy.mil. The Naval Air Systems Command Program Executive Office for Air ASW, Assault, and Special Mission Programs (PMA-290) is exploring the benefits of a new propulsion system for the P-3 aircraft. Industry representatives are invited to provide information, at no cost to the Government, on how a new propulsion system would benefit the P-3 aircraft. Alternatives being considered include: a new propeller only; a new engine only; and a new propeller-engine system. For purposes of budgeting, the Government is requesting estimates in the rough magnitude (ROM) form from responding industry representatives. The detail of these ROMs are at the discretion of each company. Where possible, the company should include ROM information for the following: propeller/engine/system ship-set; non-recurring engineering required to integrate propulsion upgrades; and 10 year operation and support (O & S) costs in terms of cost-per-flight hour for P-3 aircraft (4 engines). The Government is interested in the impact on aircraft inventory requirements or aircraft availability resulting from each of the above approaches. Where appropriate, representatives should indicate fiscal year "break-even point" for new acquisition. An information package will be distributed to responding parties that will provide: Results of a preliminary study documenting the O&S costs for the existing 54H60-77 propeller and T56-A-14 engine. Aircraft Non-Capable for Maintenance (NMCM) data for Propulsion Work Unit Codes (WUC). -- A list of assumptions which may be considered when developing a submittal to this announcement. Interest Parties should respond to this request for information no later than 07 April 1999 to Mr. Kenneth Sherman, Contract Specialist, at Contracts, Code 2.3.2.2.4, Building 2272, Suite 155, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547. For information or questions regarding this notice, please contact Mr. Kenneth Sherman at 301-757-5244. Posted 03/31/99 (W-SN314760). (0090)

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