Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.0), 1421 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, Va 22243-5120

16 -- F/A-18E/F AIRCRAFT -- EXTERNAL FUEL TANK SOL N00019-97-R-0004 POC Contact, Gregory Vogt, Phone (703)604-6100 The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to competitively award a contract 1) for the design, development, manufacture and test of an external aircraft fuel tank (EFT) with full organic Organizational (O) level support capability for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft, and 2) to acquire a technical data package for this tank with Government-purpose data rights. This technical data package is intended to become the basis for future competitive reprocurements. The EFT shall be designed: 1) with a useable capacity of approximately 480 gallons; 2) to be compatible with the F/A-18E/F configuration and full flight envelope; 3) a carrier-deck survivable filament wound composite outer shell, and 4) a fuel permeability barrier. Upon successful completion of EFT performance verification testing, NAVAIR intends to exercise up to two production options for EFTs in a quantity commensurate with the requirements of the F/A-18E/F program. Capable interested companies who desire to be placed on the distribution list for this procurement should notify NAVAIR in writing at the following address: Naval Air Systems Command 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway Bldg. JP1, Room 124, Arlington, VA 22243-2140 Attn: AIR-2.2.5E.6/Mr. G. Vogt. Requests may also be made via facsimile at (703) 604 3062. Please call (703) 604 6100 x3512 to confirm facsimile transmittals and written requests. A draft solicitation will be made available for industry comment and a pre-solicitation conference may be conducted prior to the release of a formal solicitation. Companies must notify NAVAIR (in accordance with instructions herein) of their desire to be placed on the distribution list to receive any further correspondence on this matter. This will be the only announcement for this procurement. -- NAVAIR Synopsis No. 20173-96. (0354)

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