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15 -- PHASED DEPOT MAINTENANCE (PDM) FOR THE P-3 AEW AIRCRAFT NUMBER SIX SOL CS-97-043 DUE 101597 POC Elizabeth Roberts, Contracting Officer (202)927-2583 15 -- PHASED DEPOT MAINTENANCE of United States Customs Sercvice P-3 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft number six. The U.S. Customs Service intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Lockheed Martin Aircraft Center, 244 Terminal Road, Greenville, South Carolina, 29605, for the acquisition of Phased Depot Maintenance for P-3 AEW since Lockheed Martin is the sole manufacturer and has developed all changes and modifications to the P-3 aircraft. This type of critical engineering analysis is paramount to the safety and airworthiness of the P-3 aircraft system and its subsystems. Lockheed has the specialized facilities, cradles, and special support tooling specifically devoted to the P-3 airframe as well as the unique configuration requirements. This contract action is subject to the availability of funds. This is not a formal solicitation. See Note 22. (0254)

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