J -- Repair and Overhaul of Rolls Royce Engines

17. The Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol Air and Marine Operations Center, El Paso, Texas, has a requirement for the repair and/or overhaul of Government provided Rolls Royce 250C20B, 250C47M and 250C40B helicopter engines and components in accordance with the contract requirements. This will be an unrestricted acquisition. The Contractor must be a Federal Aviation Administration Part 145 Repair Station (if in the United States) or a Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization (TCAMO) approved repair station with a Class III rating. The contract term will be a base year of 12-months with four 12-month options which will be evaluated at time of award. Please note that all future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through www.fedbizopps.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. Note 26