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95 -- MH-53J VIBRATION MONITORING TRAINING SYSTEM SOL FA0021-95-R-0006 DUE 092395 POC Steve Elliott, Contracting Officer, (904)884-2477. Hurlburt Field FL intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Chadwick Helmuth for 1 each MH-53J Vibration Monitoring Training System (VMS-TS) to include the purchase of VIBRALOG for Windows SE, or equal, software, and the integration of this software into government furnished personal computers to provide an overall Vibration Monitoring System to train an initial cadre of six (6) students. These students will become proficient in performing basic track and balance, random spectrum, downloading monitor data, setting up trend routes and downloading data to a ground based station. This procurement is being exercised under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 10 USC 2304 (C) (1). The Air Force will provide the personal computers, data transfer unit's, Windows Software and television (if required). The contractor will be required to provide, as a minimum, specified software, any special cabling, signal simulators and other interface hardware as necessary, any other software than that provided by the Air Force, training materials and instructor(s) with extensive experience working with the Chadwick-Helmuth Company, Inc. Vibration Monitoring System installed on the MH-53J aircraft. This solicitation will be issued approximately 25 Jul 95. This acquisition is approved for a sole source contract action. Chadwick-Helmuth is the sole source manufacturer of the vibration monitoring system on the MH-53J aircraft and the propietary software which analyzes the data taken from that system. Is is not known of any other source that can provide this training system without violating company proprietary data rules. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however, all responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Award will not be made on the basis of responses to this synopsis. Firms responding to this synopsis should reference the solicitation number and indicate whether or not they are a small or small disadvantaged buisness concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and 52.219-2 and whether they are a manufacturer or dealer/distributor. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests are acceptable. FAX (904)884-2476. Note 22. (0198)

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