Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.0), 1421 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, Va 22243-5120

28 -- LOW RATE INITIAL PRODUCTION BUY OF 129 F414-GE-400 ENGINES SOL N00019-96-C-0228 POC Contact, JEFF DRUMMOND, Phone (703)604-6100 The Naval Air Systems Command has a requirement for the procurement of approximately fifty-two (52) and seventy-seven (77) F414-GE-400 engines (or such other procurement quantities as Congress may authorize and fund) for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) II and III, respectively. This procurement also includes logistics support hardware and services, support engineering, and OPEVAL flight test support. The anticipated delivery of LRIP II and III F414 engines will commence calendar year 1999 and 2000, respectively. The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate with General Electric Aircraft Engines (GEAE), located at 1000 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA 01910, the designer and developer of the F414-GE-400 engine. GEAE is the only known firm possessing the specialized experience and technical capability to provide the requirements within the time period. This synopsis is for information purposes only. See note No. 22 - NAVAIR Synopsis No. 20186-96. (0323)

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