J -- Contractor Maintenance Serevices

The Government intends to procure Contractor Maintenance Services for F-18 aircraft assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, MCAS, Beaufort, SC. The maintenance services will include the assessment, inspection, and repair of F-18 aircraft returning from Operational Iraqi Freedom. The period of performance will be 01 August 2005 thru 31 July 2006 with provision for four (4) option years. The Government intends to enter into sole source negotiations with Boeing Aerospace Operations, Inc. Midwest, OK, (subsidiary of Boeing Co.). based on the fact that Boeing Co., holds the proprietary rights to the technical data for this equipment. Access to this technical data in its current configuration is essential for the performance of these services. See Notes 22 and 26.