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

U -- TRAINING AND RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY STUDY FOR UH-1N AN/AAQ-22C FLIR SYSTEMS POC Jamiel Joyner, Contract Specialist, AIR-2.3.1.6.2, Phone (301)757-5263 E-MAIL: joynerjc@navair.navy.mil, joynerjc@navair.navy.mil. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) intends to negotiate an order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-00-G-0193 with FLIR Systems Inc. (FSI) to provide a reliability and maintainability study of the AN/AAQ-22A SAFIRE and AN/AAQ-22C STAR SAFIRE systems and provide training for UH-1N AN/AAQ-22C FLIR systems. The contractor will analyze AN/AAQ-22 FLIR system failure and repair data then produce a report that provides, but is not limited to, actual failure analysis/corrective actions, repair turnaround time (TAT), cost per repair, GFE repair status, test procedures, preventive maintenance performed during repair, mean time between failures (MTBF). The contractor shall develop and present instructional material to introduce the AN/AAQ-22C to UH-1N instructors. All training and related material shall address organizational level operation and maintenance and apply directly to the UH-1N AN/AAQ-22C configuration. The training shall be a stand-alone course and address all aspects of system theory, specifications, controls, operation, performance, and maintenance. The contractor shall develop and deliver a course outline prior to the training. NAVAIRSYSCOM plans to award the order to FLIR Systems Inc., 16505 SW 72nd Avenue, Portland OR 97224. Interest in subcontracting opportunities should be directed to FLIR Systems, Inc. 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 02/17/00 (W-SN426597). (0048)

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