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

R -- IMPLEMENTATION OF THEORY OF CONSTRAINTS (TOC) CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES, TO INCLUDE DEMONSTRATING HFOW TO CONVERT THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS INTO EXECUTABLE AND FEASIBLE SCHEDULES SOL N00019-00-R-0252 POC POC: Susan Tyner, 301-757-8962 (e-mail tynersr@navair.navy.mil) Note 22 applies -- The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue a sole source Requirements contract to the Avraham Y. Goldratt Institute (AGI), 442 Orange Street, New Haven, CT. 06511 to provide training and implementation support to the Naval Aviation Depot. (NADEP), MCAS, Cherry Point, NC for implementation of Theory of Constraints (TOC) concepts and techniques, focusing on improving the average turn around time of aircraft, engines and components undergoing standard depot level maintenance (SDLM). This contract will be negotiated in accordance with FAR Part 12 "Acquisition of Commercial Items". The period of performance will include a twelve month base period with a twelve month option. The contractor will train NADEP Cherry Point personnel in the various disciplines of TOC, subsequently licensing select Cherry Point Government personnel. Licensing will provide continuous access to copyrighted materials needed for subsequent TOC implementation efforts. Also, AGI will provide skilled personnel to teach TOC implementation methodologies and lead TOC implementation on actual NADEP applications. This training and experience will permit the NADEP to train and implement TOC independently. Specifically, the contractor will demonstrate how to convert the maintenance and repair requirements into executable, and feasible schedules by using Critical Chain scheduling through use of TOC application. Through a combination of training and onsite implementation, the contractor shall assist NADEP Cherry Point personnel in understanding how to effectively employ Critical Chain scheduling. The contractor will also assist NADEP Cherry Point in obtaining workforce support for the Critical Chain approach, developing a Critical Chain implementation plan for the H-53 SDLM line, and identifying potential issues that could impede successful implementation in each case. The contractor shall assist NADEP Cherry Point in developing clearly defined performance objectives and associated metrics for management of implementation applications. It is requested that all inquiries be submitted either in writing addressed to the above listed address, via facsimile (301-757-9046), or via e-mail as included above. Posted 01/24/00 (W-SN417730). (0024)

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