DA, DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, FORT DRUM, NY 13602-5220

L -- ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN SUPPORT FOR THE MAST-MOUNTED SITE, TEST SUPPORT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE OH-58D(I) AIRCRAFT STATIONED AT FORT DRUM, NY SOL DAKF36-97-B-0008 DUE 123196 POC Contracting Officer, Maria Pizarro, Contract Specialist, Richard E. Edgar, (315) 772-6510 (Site Code DAKF36) Information is sought on potential sources and vendor capabilites for the purpose of providing one (1) Field Service Engineering Technician to support the mast-mounted site (MMS), test support system (TSS) and associated equipment for the OH-58D(I) arcraft stationed at Fort Drum, New York. Intent is to contract for services over a period of approximately two and one half years to include option periods. Requirement is expected to be serviced by providing an Engineering Technician to be stationed at Fot Drum, to perform on a weekly basis expected to constitute 40 hours. The Field Service Engineering Technician is responsible for determining shortcomings and malfunctions in electrical, mechanical, and electro- mechanical assemblies, sub assemblies, modules, and circuit elements with common and system special test equipment. Assist in fault diagnosis and repair of unserviceable LU's by removal and replacement o parts with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) spares at the AVUM level. Assist avionics personnel with daily operation, maintenance, and readiness of the TSS and repair of failed LRU'S at the AVIM level. Advise and instruct on proper equipment operationprocedures and use of DA technical and supply publications pertaining to the MSS/TSS preventative and corrective maintenance technical services provided by the Field Service Representative to include assistance to the U.S. Government military and civilian personnel in the assembly, installation, testing, repair, operation, calibration and training (On-The-Job (OJT) & classroom), and maintenance of the MMS/SS at the unit and intermediate levels (AVUM/AVIM). The Field Service Representative also provides a direct link to the factory for engineering support, modification work orders, material conditions for the MMS and TSS and has access to the Forward Repair ctivities (FRA) for technical support. Available information is that the requirement can only be provided by McDonnel Douglas Aerospace Contractor Field Service Representative. Responses will form a part of the determination as a sole source provision of services. Requested responses are to provide information including technical information demonstrating that the requirement can be provided by other vendos. Requested responses are to be in writing and will identify the vendor's name, address, phone number, point of contact, business size and other vendor category information. Responses are requested to be received by December 31, 1996. (0346)

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