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 -- INTERNAL CARGO HANDLING SYSTEM SOL DAAH10-98-M-0008 DUE 041398 POC Carole A. White, Procurement Tech, (757) 878-4827; John E. Barbie, Contracting Officer, (757) 878-5003 The Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD) proposes to acquire on an other than full and open competition basis certain hardware to permit the installation of an existing "one of a kind"cargo handling system on a CH-47D aircraft. Under Contract DAAJ02-94-C-0027, Boeing Defense and Space Group was responsible for demonstration of an Advanced Cargo Handling System (ACHS) on a MH-47D Helicopter. This Directorate is in the process of reinstalling this system on a different helicopter (a CH-47D) at Fort Eustis, Virginia. Inherent differences in the aircraft dictate that the previously installed system can not be used in the "as is" condition. It is more cost effective to procure replacement parts than to refurbish the old. The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain roller storage trays and composite floor panels necessary to adapt the existing ACHS to the current aircraft. A noncompetitive acquisition with AAR Advanced Structures, 12633 Inkster Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150-2272 is contemplated pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1). As subcontractor to Boeing Defense and Space Group (Contract DAAJ02-94-C-0027), AAR is uniquely positioned and has the existing stock, molds, and technical data required to manufacture/furnish the required parts. Delivery of all parts is required by June 98. The proposed acquisitions will be accomplished under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. No formal solicitation will be issued. Request for a copy of the proposed purchase order must be in writing to the address shown above or facsimile at (757) 878-0008. See Note 22. (0086)

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