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16 -- LEVER, CONTROL INPUT SOL F09603-96-R-11534 DUE 091195 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Mike Brown/Lbka/912-926-7364 Item 0001 NSN 1610-00-628-7124 P/N: 539897, Material: Stainless Steel AMS 5610. Length:. 745-.755 inches; O.D.: .6198 -. 6248 inches; I.D.:. 2597 -. 2604 inches; number of teeth external: 19. Function: Provides connection for engine fuel control linkage to valve housing NHA: 54H60 prop system. 152EA. Opt 01 152 EA Applicable to: C-130 Acft. Destn: Robins Air Force Base Ga 31098-1611. Delivery: 31 JUL 96 152 ea Alternate delivery quantities: Alt A CONTRACT AWARD IS BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FY 1996 FUNDS. QUOTATIONS SHOULD BE VALID THRU NOV 1995. The approximate issue/response date will be 11 Aug 95. To: Mercury Tool & Machine Co Inc, Twin Oaks Pa 19014-3412. To: Handy Tool & Mfg Co Inc, Woodside Ny 11377-0099. To: Vep Industries Inc, Newington Ct 06111. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty five-days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements is cited in each individual solicitation. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the contacting 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 contracting officer, but to communicate serious contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the soource selection process. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Chief, Contract Policy Division, at 912-926-2604. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve you concerns. Offers in response to solicitations under ten million dollars may be evaluated using the competition for performance program as follows: While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price and Past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation. See Note (s) 1. (0206)

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