16--ANALYTICAL ENGINEERING STUDIES IN SUPPORT OF ACFT STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY PROGRAM

The purpose of this effort is to provide analytical engineering studies to support the UH-1N, UH-1H/V and TH-1H Aircraft Structural Integrity Program(ASIP) as part of the overall Aging Aircraft Sustainment effort. This effort addresses those concerns through investigation of life predictions and failure analyses that are a direct concern of long-term aircraft use, consideration of corrosion effects that are seen on aircraft after a substantial time in service, consideration of the effects of new structure that has been added to the aircraft due to modifications and upgrades, and investigation of aircraft usage over its service life and the comparison of that usage to original design intent. This program will compliment the existing generic ASIP program of the UH-1N program office, and will focus on identifying and solving UH-1N , UH-1HV and TH-1H specific structural issues listed in the Performance Work Specification associated with the 30+ year age of the aircraft. Destination: Robins AFB, GA 31098 Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. See Web page Http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. TO Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC) Warner Robins, GA 31088 CAGE (0B1C2) Justification: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement is being synopsized for subcontracting possibilities only. Interested sources should contact MERC for subcontracting possibilities. The offer should contact the buyer/PCO for additional information or to communicate concerns, if any concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting 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 Program Director or the contracting Officer, but to communicate serious contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain the strict confidentially 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 the Ombudsman, Alan Mathis, at 478-926-4024. See Note(s) 22 and 23.