U.S. Special Operations Command, Attn: AMSAM-AR-Z-A-K, Bldg 401, Lee Blvd., Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

U -- T55-L-714A ENGINE TRAINING SOL USZA95-99-R-0043 DUE 081399 POC David O. Garner, 757-878-5223, X241 WEB: http://www.usa.gov/procurement/index.html, http://www.usa.gov/procurement/index.html. E-MAIL: dgarner@tapo.eustis.army.mil, dgarner@tapo.eustis.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is USZA95-99-R-0043 for the training of two students concerning T55-L-714A Engine. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code applicable to this acquisition is 3721. The size standard is 1500 (FSC:1520). The U.S Army Special Operations Command intends to issue a firm fixed price contract to the Allied Signal, 1944 E. Sky Harbor Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9003. Delivery is estimated to be November 1999. Allied Signal possesses engineering expertise and technical data to provide the aforementioned items to the Government. The above listed are commercialitems. Commercial procedures are applicable at FAR Parts 12 and 13.6. The Government does not have training materials for the above. Allied Signal owns all design rights and is the only known manufacturer for the T55-L-714A Engine. The proposed contract action is services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action for the above is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Student information should be sent to, (DODDAC W80N5C): MSSA/CRP HHC 160th SOAR (ABN), 7262 Nightstalker Way, Attn: AOAV-SI, Linder, Ft. Campbell, KY 42223-6012). Mark for Allied Signal T55-L-714A Training. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition without addenda. The provision at 52.212-2 "Evaluation Commercial Items" applies to this solicitation. Award will be made to the low technically acceptable offer. The Government will not consider split offers. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition without addenda. The following optional clauses cited within 52.212-5 apply: 52.222-26 -- Equal Opportunity / 52.222-35 -- Affirmative Action for Special Disable and Vietnam Era Veterans / 52.222-36 -- Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers / 52.225-18 -- European Union Sanction for End Products / 52.247-64 -- Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels. As previously noted, the only known source of supply is Allied Signal. Specifications, training materials, plans or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the government. All responsible Sources may submit a quotation, which shall be consider. Quotations are due 13 Sep 1999, 3:00 p.m (EDST). local time. Written quotations should be sent to: Technology Applications Contracting Office, AMSAM-AR-Z-A-K (Attn: David Garner), Lee Blvd., Ft. Eustis VA. Facsimile quotations are acceptable. The facsimile number is (757) 878-4199. E-mail quotations are acceptable. The e-mail address is: dgarner@tapo.eustis.army.mil. Questions should be directed to David Garner (757) 878-5223 x241. Posted 08/30/99 (W-SN374163). (0242)

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