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

16 -- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES POC Jamiel Joyner, Contract Specialist, AIR-2.3.1.2.6, Phone (301)757-5236 E-MAIL: joynerjc@navair.navy.mil, joynerjc@navair.navy.mil. The Defense Contract Management Command (DCMC) Bell Helicopter intends to issue an order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-96-G-0211 with Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI), P O Box 482, Fort Worth, TX 76101, for the delivery of engineering drawing package to reflect the installation of AFC 230 into AH-1W aircraft. In addition, BHTI will create new dash numbers to accommodate for spare parts modified by AFC 230. As the sole developer and manufacturer of the AH-1W aircraft, BHTI is the only source with the experience and knowledge to perform this effort. Interests in subcontracting opportunities should be directed to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. at the above mentioned address. This procurement is being contracted on a basis of "other than full and open competition," and this synopsis is for informational purposes only. See Note No. 22. Posted 06/17/99 (W-SN344129). (0168)

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