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A -- FY 1999 F402 AND F405 COMPONENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) SOL N00019-99-C-0010 POC Grace Bean, Air-2.3.1.7.3, (301) 757-5182 WEB: none, none. E-MAIL: beanmg@navair.navy.mil, beanmg@navair.navy.mil. The Naval Air Systems Command intends to modify contract N00019-99-C-0010 with Rolls-Royce to add additional engineering tasks. The CIP provides for the engineering support and testing to improve safety and readiness and increase mission effectiveness for the T-45 and AV-8B propulsion and power systems. Rolls-Royce is the sole developer and manufacturer of the F405 and F402 engines and is the only known source with the unique experience and technical data required to perform this effort. Posted 05/25/99 (W-SN335161). (0145)

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