U. S. Department Of Commerce, NOAA, Central Administrative Support Center, 601 East 12th St., CC31, Rm. 1756, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

J -- OVERHAUL OR EXCHANGE OF TWO AIRCRAFT ENGINES SOL NAAN6000804006JAS DUE 120597 POC Jackie Shewmaker (816) 426-7129 extension 221 The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, intends to purchase the following services under the authority of FAR Part 13 for the Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) in Tampa, Florida. Provide all personnel, material, equipment, services, labor, parts and facilities necessary to perform overhaul or exchange of two (2) Lycoming IO-540-E1B5 aircraft engines, s/n RL-8279-48 and RL-20970-48 to zero time factory specification. The engines are currently removed from the aircraft. Either Lycoming or Superior replacement parts may be used in the overhaul. All work shall be performed in accordance with all current manufacturer and FAA publications; the Government reserves the option to provide selected parts that are above and beyond the overhaul; with a turnaround time of thirty (30) days; Contractor is responsible for all documentation logbook entries. Engines to include the following accessories: magnetos, starter, fuel pump, fuel injection system, new ignition system/harness, new spark plugs, fluid hoses/lines, internal baffling, and starter gear drive ring. The contractor may overhaul the existing item to manufacturers' specifications, replace it with a like item that is overhauled to manufacturers' specifications, or replace it with a new item. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued on or about November 6, 1997 and will close on or about December 5, 1997. Request for copies of this RFQ must be in writing and can be faxed to (816) 426-5067 to the attention of Jackie Shewmaker. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by this agency. This is not set-aside for small business. (0293)

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