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15 -- JOINT PRIMARY AIRCRAFT TRAINING SYSTEM SOL F33657-94-C-0006, Modification number TBD DUE 033100 POC Connie Leimbach, Buyer; Frieda Thornton, Contracting Officer,(937) 904-4199; (937) 904-4286 WEB: JPATS-Joint Primary Aircraft Training System, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/JPATS/JPATS.asp. E-MAIL: Connie.leimbach1@wpafb.af.mil; Frieda.Thornton@wpafb.af.mil, Connie.leimbach1@wpafb.af.mil; Frieda.Thornton@wpafb.af.mil. Background "17. Notice of Contract Action, Flight Training System Program Office, Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) Program, ATTN: ASC/YTK. ASC/YTK intends to issue contract modifications to exercise options established under contract F33657-94-C-0006 to manufacture and deliver additional T-6A Texan II trainer aircraft for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy. Currently, the only qualified source is Raytheon Aircraft Company, 9709 E Central Avenue, Wichita KS 67206-2507. Contract No. F33657-94-C-0006, awarded 05 Feb 96, includes Fiscal Year (FY) 2000 and 2001 options for JPATS Lots VII and VIII. The FY2000 aircraft quantities for Lot VII will be for a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 40 to be delivered starting Apr 2002 through Mar 2003. The FY2000 requirement also includes data, technical manual update, operational/site activation at Vance AFB and the Engine Structural Integrity Program (ENSIP) to be conducted on a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 40 engines. Estimated contract award for exercising the FY2000 option is anticipated not later than May 2000. The option for the FY2001 Lot VIII aircraft quantities will be for a minimum of 44 to a maximum of 62 to be delivered starting Feb 2003 through Jan 2004. Additionally, data, technical manual updates, operational/site activation at Columbus AFB, and ENSIP for a minimum of 44 to a maximum of 62 engines and the performance of an Individual Aircraft Tracking (IAT) and Loads/Environment Spectra Survey (L/ESS) Program will be required. The FY2001 option exercise date is contemplated Feb 2001, based upon meeting the demonstration milestone established as the completion of the first lifetime durability testing. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. The ASC's Ombudsman is Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted, ASC/SY, Bldg 572, 1790 10th Street, Room 102.01, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7630. Potential offerors are invited to contact Mr. Plaisted, with serious concerns only at (937) 255-9095 or e-mail: Stephen.plaisted@wpafb.af.mil. When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Interested firms should submit sufficient information which will permit evaluation of technical capabilities to the Contract Negotiator, Ms. Connie Leimbach, (937) 904-4199, e-mail: Connie.leimbach1@wpafb.af.mil or the Contracting Officer, Ms. Frieda Thornton, (937) 904-4286, e-mail: Frieda.thornton@wpafb.af.mil. Note 22***** " Posted 03/15/00 (D-SN434821). (0075)

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