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

15 -- PROCUREMENT OF (10) ADDITIONAL VASE SYSTEMS POC Patti Ashley, Contract Specialist, AIR-2.3.1.2.6, Phone (301)757-5236 E-MAIL: ashleypc@navair.navy.mil, ashleypc@navair.navy.mil. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) intends to negotiate a sole source procurement with Chadwick-Helmuth for an additional ten (10) Vibration Analysis Support Equipment (VASE) systems for use by USMC H-1 aircraft. The systems shall perform all vibration, balance and track requirements for the USMC H-1aircraft IAW NA01-110HCE-2-6. The systems must be compatible/interchangable with the VASE systems currently in use on the USMC AH-1W and the USAF UH-1N. There must be no Airframe change involved. The systems must be able to store 100 transferable track, balance and vibration signatures, provide a detailed annotated test results/solution printout, provide for consistent RT&B of main rotor achieved in 3 flights average, RT&B of tail rotor in 2 flights. NAVAIRSYSCOM plans to award the order to Chadwick-Helmuth, 4601 North Arden Drive, El Monte CA 91731. Interest in subcontracting opportunities should be directed to Chadwick-Helmuth at the above-mentioned address. This procurement is being contracted on a basis of "other than full and open competition," and this synopsis is for informational purposes only. See Note No. 22. Posted 02/01/00 (W-SN420764). (0032)

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