WR-ALC/LUK, 226 COCHRAN ST, ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE GA 31098-1622

R -- ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL F09603-99-R-62708 DUE 050599 POC For copy, WR-ALC/PKXOC include mfg code, For additional information contact Vanessa Golden/Lukb/[912]926-7254 WEB: WR-ALC Directorate of Contracting Acquisition, http://pkec.robins.af.mil. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail Buyer*****, vgolden@pk.roins.af.mil. All services necessary to obtain engineering services to resubstantiate the dynamic component retirement times using HH-60G mission usage spectrum survey. In order to perform this task, a contractor must have knowledge of (1) maneuvering capabilities of the helicopter, (2) the material characteristic data from which the dynamic components on the helicopter were manufactured and (3) the loads they experience while in use. The only source that meets the above criteria that can satisfy the Air Force's minimum requirement is Sikorsky Aircraft. Sikorsky is the Prime contractor responsible for design, development, manufacture and testing of the basic H-60. Sikorsky has accumlated a comprehensive database of flight loads data on the dynamic components. This flight loads data is required to calculate retirement times for dynamic components on the HH-60G configured aircraft and can only be found within the Sikorsky databases. Fax (912) 926-3360 e-mail vgolden@pk.robins.af.mil The approximate issue/response datewill be 05 APR 1999. To: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp, Stratford Ct 06497-9129. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satified by the contacting officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the the program director or contracting officer, but communicate serious contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals in the source selection process. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Chief, Contract Policy Division, at 912-926-2604. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve your concern. See Note (s) 22 and 26. Posted 03/16/99 (I-SN309159). (0075)

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