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R -- SAFETY AUDIT, OPERATIONAL AVIATION SOL RFQ 99-01 POC Pansy Bradley-Cooper, Contracting Officer, 202-927-0073 The U.S. Customs Service proposes to acquire a contractor to conduct a confidential operational aviation safety audit of the Air Marine Interdiction Division. The purpose of the audit is to provide an objective appriasal of the level of safety and an assessment of the operational practices and standards as compared with accepted industry standards and norms. The evaluation will encompass all aspects of the flight, ground, maintenance and management operations as they relate to operational safety. Audit activities will include confidential interviews, on-site observations, and analysis of manuals and practices as appropriate to the function under review. Estimated period of performance 60 days. RFQ will be issued on or about 2 August 1999. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The SIC Code is 7389 ($5.0 million). All interested offerors are invited to respond. Telephone requests will not be honored. Written responses to be directed to the address above, Fax No. 202-927-0288, Attn: PansyBradley-Cooper. Posted 07/13/99 (W-SN353236). (0194)

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