Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Attn: AMSAM-AR-TC, Building 401, Lee Blvd, Room 117, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

A -- RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT -- THERMOPLASTIC TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION TO THE RAH-66 COMANCHE TAILBOOM STRUCTURE SOL DAAH10-98-R-0005 DUE 033198 POC Tremayne W. Terry, Contract Specialist, Phone No. 757-878-4825 E-MAIL: AATD, odom@eustis-aatds1.army.mil. The Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AMCOM) proposes to acquire on an other than full and open competitive basis analysis and fabrication services involving Thermoplastic Technology Transition to the RAH-66 Comanche Tailboom Structure. The objective of this program is to conduct a detail design study to determine the weight and fabrication cost savings that could be achieved if the thermosplastics technology is applied to a fit-function RAH-66 tailboom and subject to Comanche design requirements. The effort will consist of a 9-month technical effort. A noncompetitive acquisition to Boeing Defense & Space Group, Helicopters Division (BH-PHL), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is intended pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). Boeing is deemed to be the only responsible source. It is the manufacturer of the RAH-66 Comanche aft section which includes the tailboom. It is uniquely positioned to perform this program in the short time frame necessary for the project to benefit the Early Operational Capability (EOC) aircraft procurements scheduled for production in FY2001-2002. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by this agency. The solicitation will be unclassified and releasable to U.S. firms only. The resulting contract will be classified. Performance under the resulting contract will require access to and/or generate classified information. The successful offeror must hold a SECRET facility security clearance to be eligible for award. Request for this solicitation must be submitted in writing, via postal mail to the address shown above, datafax at (757) 878-0008, or e-mail at t.terry@eustis-aatds1.army.mil. Request from U.S. firms must include business size. See Numbered Note(s): 8, 22, 26. (0057)

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