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66 -- VXI DIGITIZER MODULE, MODEL NO. E1429B SOL F30602-96-R5036 DUE 020596 POC Alan C. Jones, Contract Specialist, Phone: 315-330-4975. Written Requests only to facsimile number 315-330-2555. SYNOPSIS NO. 022 - Item 0001, VXI Digitizer Module, Hewlett-Packard P/N E1429B, Qty. - 20 each. Delivery - FOB. Desired delivery 30 days after award. Sole source acquisition from manufacturer, Hewlett-Packard, 2101 Gaither Road, Rockville MD 20850, is planned based upon sole source justification which states that components must be compatible with current 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, Phone: 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, Phone: 315-330-7746. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. See Note 22. (0349)

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