Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Attn: AMSAM-AR-TC, Building 401, Lee Blvd, Room 117, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

A -- RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT -- AVIATION PARTS MARKING DEMONSTRATION SOL DAAH10-00-C-0043 DUE 032400 POC Tremayne W. Terry, Contract Specialist, Phone No.: (757) 878-4825 E-MAIL: AATD, tterry@aatd.eustis.army.mil. The Aviation Applied Technology Directorate proposes to acquire on an other than full and open competitive basis a program entitled, "Aviation Parts Marking Demonstration". The objective of this program is to demonstrate the techniques and processes required to effectively track major aircraft components for a fleet of aircraft using Automated Identification Technology (AIT). This program will use the CH-47F Engineering Manufacturing Development (EMD) aircraft to determine parts marking requirements, develop processes for marking and tracking parts and define the information technology required to support these processes. The program will mark parts on both of the CH-47F EMD aircraft then demonstrate real-time fleet configuration management and interface to an automated maintenance information system. It is anticipated that the program will be conducted in two phases: Phase I Marking and Process Requirements, Design Review, Parts Marking and Configuration Database Development. Phase II Maintainer Demonstration, and Fleet Tracking Demonstration. The effort will consist of an 18-month technical effort. A noncompetitive acquisition to Boeing Defense & Space Group, Helicopters Division (BH-PHL), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is intended pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). Boeing is deemed to be the only responsible source. It is the developer and sole supplier of the CH-47F aircraft. It is the only known source possessing the design, development, and manufacturing knowledge necessary to successfully mark the flight critical components of the aircraft. Only Boeing has the knowledge to determine an optimum list of components to be marked, the location of marks on the parts, and the level to which assemblies or subassemblies must be tracked. Detailed manufacturing data is required on the component material, coating, finish and usage environment. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by this agency. This acquisition will be conducted using Alpha Contracting techniques; therefore aformal solicitation for this program will not be issued. Any questions in regard to this announcement must be submitted in writing, via postal mail to the address shown above, datafax at (757) 878-0008, or e-mail at tterry@aatd.eustis.army.mil. See Numbered Note(s): 22 and 26. Posted 02/08/00 (W-SN423151). (0039)

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