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28 -- ENGINE PROCUREMENT FOR THE JSTARS FLEET SOL F19628-99-D-0001 / 0003 DUE 022900 POC Cathy Burns, Procurement Project Manager, Northrop Grumman Corp., 407-951-6446 WEB: N/A,. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail the POC, Burnsca@mail.northgrum.com.. The Government is planning the re-engining of the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) aircraft through an operating lease arrangement. Northrop Grumman Corporation has been chosen to act as the Government's integrator and to obtain a best value Joint STARS Re-engine solution through running a full and open competition among engine suppliers. As such, Northrop Grumman will be hosting a pre-bidders conference at their Melbourne facility on March 8, 2000. This pre-bidders conference is being conducted in advance of a formal solicitation from the Government. A draft of the Request For Quotation (RFQ) will be released at the Pre-bidders Conference. The USAF E-8 Joint STARS aircraft are refurbished Boeing 707-300C series aircraft. The aircraft are currently powered by TF33-PW-102 (commercial JT3D) engines. Based on the E-8 predicted system life and the age and performance parameters of the JT3D, the USAF is interested in leasing replacement propulsion pod systems. An overall low life cycle cost is a prime consideration for the re-engining effort. New, innovative solutions, aimed at reducing life cycle costs while improving current performance parameters are encouraged. The new propulsion system will: (1) Have uninstalled thrust greater than 19,285 lbs. (2) Meet the 707-300C wing structural limitations (3) Meet commercial noise and emissions standards. Current E-8 fleet is 16 aircraft. (Plus appropriate quantity of spare engines). Notional lease period is twenty years, with one year options contained within. Prospective bidders are requested to bring copies of their standard engine lease "agreements" inclusive of standard terms and conditions (if available). These "draft" lease copies will be used to aid the prime contractor in the formulation of a leasing arrangement. They will not be used as the basis for selection of a propulsion system supplier. Additional information will be discussed at the Pre-bidders Conference to be held at Northrop Grumman Corporation -- Airborne Ground Surveillance and Battle Management Systems (AGS&BMS) in Melbourne, FL. If you wish to attend the Pre-bidders Conference, please contact the Procurement Project Manager, Ms. Cathy Burns by NLT February 29, 2000. The E-mail address is: Burnsca@mail.northgrum.com. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute an RFP nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will solicit those firms meeting the screening criteria in this synopsis. Firms should indicate whether they are a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned small business, whether they qualify as socially or economically disadvantaged, and whether they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm. An Acquisition Ombudsman, Colonel Steven H. Sheldon, Director, Commander's Staff, has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during proposal development. You should only contact the Ombudsman with issues or problems you cannot satisfactorily resolve with the program manager and/or contracting officer. The Ombudsman role is to hear concerns, issues, and recommendations and communicate these to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality if desired. The Ombudsman does not evaluate proposals or participate in source selection. You can contact the Ombudsman at (781) 377-5106. Posted 02/15/00 (D-SN425633). (0046)

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