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

J -- SUPPORT AND OPERATION OF THREE DC-130A AIRCRAFT SOL N00019-00-R-0256 POC Susan Tyner (Tel: 301-757-8962); (FAX 301-757-9046); email tynersr@navair.navy.mil The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to solicit competitive proposals for award of a Requirements contract for personnel, materials, services, tools, engineering, and data required to support and operate three Navy DC-130A aircraft, in drone launch (GFE targets), cargo, and utility missions. The contract will cover a period of five years to include one base year, 2 one year options and four six month options. At present, the subject aircraft are maintained using outdated U.S. Air Force maintenance publications. The contractor will be responsible for development and implementation of an adequate maintenance program. Services are required at Pt Mugu, California. The Government will provide a significant amount of GFE, basing and facilities, to include maintenance spaces. Historical data to be provided to the contractor will include approximate flight hours, types of missions, mission duration, and scheduling will also be provided. Upon contract completion, most GFE and spare parts as provided specific to the subject contract are intended to become the property of the contractor. Subject to the Government obtaining all required approvals and waivers, the Government also desires to transfer ownership of the three DC-130A aircraft to the contractor at the completion of the contract. It is requested that all inquiries be forwarded via mail to the address included above, via facsimile (301-757-9046) or email (tynersr@navair.navy.mil). Posted 01/24/00 (W-SN418566). (0024)

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