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L -- CONTRACTOR ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SVCS(CETS) -- CFS IN SPPT OF C130, KC-130, S-3 AND P-3 SOL NATEC SRCSGT 00-011 DUE 011000 POC F. Johnson, NATEC Code 3.7.4A3, (619) 545-1840: NATEC tech. POC Mr. Robert H. Valentine (PM)at (619)545-1851. E-MAIL: CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE NATEC POC, Livingstonep@natec.navy.mil. This is a SOURCE SEEKING SYNOPSIS for Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS) in support of C-130 and KC-130, S-3 series aircraft, P-3. This synopsis is being issued in an attempt to develop a full and open competitive environment for the acquisition of CETS for the specific programs listed herein should they become an official procurement. NOTE: THESE ARE NOT REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS. THIS IS NOT A FORMAL PROCUREMENT AND THEREFORE THERE IS NO SOLICITATION. The sources sought/market survey is published in order that potential sources may learn of future CETS requirements. This synopsis is seeking COMPANIES with Contractor Field Service (CFS) personnel and their primary purpose is to provide to Navy and Marine maintenance technicians, on-site proficiency training, technical guidance and information in the evaluation of unusual field problems and render technical guidance related specifically to the programs cited below. The object of CFS is to elevate the technical skills and abilities of Military and Civilian personnel of the Department of Defense responsible for the operation and maintenance of the system/equipment to the level of self-sufficiency. CFS personnel must be "experts" on the specific programs/equipment listed herein and must be able to provide and teach formal on-site classroom courses and on-the-job training for these programs and must be able to do so their first day on the job. They must be able to provide a liaison through which technical information related to maintenance and operational problems available in the plant can quickly be disseminated to Military and Civilian personnel of the Department of Defense. Firms having the engineering and technical field service capabilities described above are invited to submit complete information to the office listed. Information should include: the total number of employees and professional qualifications of personnel specially qualified in the CETS area as outlined; an outline of previous CETS efforts including specific services previouslyperformed or being performed in the listed CETS area; specific resumes of representatives detailing their qualifications and any other available descriptive literature. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of the information submitted, however, sources deemed fully qualified will be included on the recommended source list if this becomes a formal procurement. This effort may include up to 480 work months of support during the period 01 January 2001 through 31 December 2002 at a single or multiple locations (world-wide or aboard ship). The CFS personnel shall provide instruction, information and training to DOD personnel in the installation, operation and maintenance of: EQUIPMENT -- (1) Provide support on S-3 Airframe system, and associated Support equipment. (2) Provide support on the C-130 and KC-130 Airframes, airframe systems and associated support equipment including flight control surfaces, environmental control systems, landing gear, T-56 engine airframe interface, fuel systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, dual rail cargo handling system, and in-flight refueling system. (3) Provide support on P-3 structures, control surfaces, rigging, environmental control systems, landing gear, engine mountings, fuel systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and other airframe related auxiliary equipment. These services will also be in connection with diagnosing and correcting problems which keep equipment in a "down" status. CFS personnel must be capable of handling the most complex and intricate equipment problems. Access to and understanding of the technical data based for the equipment listed herein is essential. Responses should be submitted in writing to Commanding Officer, NATEC, P.O. Box 357031,San Diego CA 92135-7031, Attn: P. Livingstone Code 3.7.A2 within 20 calendar days from publication of this notice. Your reply should cite NATEC Reference No. 00-011 Attn: P.Livingstone and the date/issue of the CBD synopsis to which you are replying. Address the specific systems/equipment referenced in the synopsis for which you possess the requisite technical capability. The NATEC point of contact F. Johnson, Code 3.7.4A3, (619) 545-1840 for technical matters Mr. Robert H. Valentine (PM)at (619)545-1851. Posted 12/14/99 (W-SN408499). (0348)

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