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58 -- RF MIXER W/IF AMPLIFIER SOL F30602-96-T0159 DUE 010296 POC Sabina A. Case, Contract Specialist, Phone; 315-330-4975. Written Requests only to facsimile number (315-330-2555). SYNOPSIS NO. 021 - Item 0001, RF Mixer w/IF Amplifier, Rodelco Electronics P/N R1415, Qty - 40 each. Delivery - FOB. Desired delivery 90 days after award. Sole source acquisition from manufacturer, Rodelco Electronics, 111 Haynes Court, Ronkonkoma NY 11779, is planned based upon sole source justification which states that components must be compatible with current RF receiver system. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear significant concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Routine questions are not considered to be ''significant concerns'' and should be communicated directly to the Contracting Officer, E. J. Rena, Ph: 315-330-7518. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting officer or program manager, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. The Ombudsman for this acquisition is Vincent Palmiero, Chief, Policy and Management Division, at Ph: 315-330-7746. 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 source selection process. This procurement shall be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) through the use of a written Request for Quotation. See Note 22. (0347)

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