Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.4.3), Building 441, UNIT 7, Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1127

J -- MAINTENANCE AND LOGISTICS SUPPORT FOR T-34C AND T-44A AIRCRAFT SOL N00019-00-R-0179 DUE 011400 POC Peter W. Moore, AIR-2.4.3.5.4, 301-757-8981 / Contracting Officer, Steven A. Morgan, 301-757-8960 WEB: Naval Air Systems Command Business Opportunities, http://www.navair.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, moorepw@navair.navy.mil. The Naval Air Systems Command is issuing DRAFT Solicitation N00019-00-R-0179 for Industry Comment. This DRAFT solicitation is for maintenance and logistics swevices to provide organizational through depot level support for 316 T-34C and 55 T-44A aircraft. The scope of the work includes Aircraft Line Maintenance and Launch and Recovery Services, Component Repair, Material Management, Aircraft Condition Inspection, Conditional Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Engineering Support Services, Engine Overhaul and Repair, Landing Gear Overhaul, Propeller Overhaul, Detachment Support, Support Equipment Maintenance, Aviation Life Support Systems Maintenance, and Satellite Site Support. The anticipated solicitation will be for a five-year (base year plus four options) contract beginning 01 October 2000. The resultant contract will be a Fixed Price Requirements contract with Cost Reimbursable provisions (predominately material). On or about 20 December 1999, the draft solicitation may be obtained at the following website: www.navair.navy.mil under "Business Opportunities". The DRAFT Solicitation is comprised of Attachment A; Section B; Section C; Section H, Material Incentive Provision; Section L; Performance Work Statement; Exhibit E; Enclosure 3; and Enclosure 16. Attachment A provides additional information for prospective bidders and identifies areas that are of special interest to the Government. We are requesting industry comments by close of business 14 January 2000. The final solicitation is expected to be released in late February or early March 2000. Alternate proposals will not be considered. Posted 12/16/99 (W-SN409259). (0350)

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