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14 -- AGM-142 PRODUCTION POC Larry Miller, Contract Specialist, (904) 882-8787, ext 3260, or Major Richard Lewis, Contracting Officer, (904) 882-8787, ext. 3022. The Air Force Material Command, Aeronautical Systems Center, Weapons, Air Base and Range Product Support Office intends to award a sole source contract to RAFAEL, Haifa, Israel. This procurement is a production contract for approximately 54 AGM-142 missiles. A reprocurement package is not available. The period of performance is approximately 32 months. Deliveries are to begin in FY98. This action is contemplated in accordance with 10 USC 2304 (c)(1) since RAFAEL is the only source that can satisfy the Government's requirements. All responsible sources may submit a statement of capability which shall be considered. Synopsis responses shall be screened on the ablility of the proposed system (a) to meet specific classified requirements; range, flight profiles, accuracy, and impact conditions and (b) modularity requirements. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued only to those sources who in the sole judgment of the procurement activity have the capability of fulfilling the requirement. This is not a request for proposal and is not to be construed to be a commitment by Government. Closing date for submission of qualification is 15 days after publication date of this notice. Firms responding to this notice should indicate whether they are a small business as defined in FAR 52.219-7000. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate his/her concerns during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use the established channels of communication to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Col Kinney, ASC/SK, 205 West D Ave, Suite 318, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6865 at (904) 882-9051 with serious concerns only. Direct all request for solicitiations and routine communication concerning this acquisition to Larry Miller, Contract Specialist (904) 882-8787, ext. 3260 or Major Richard Lewis, Contracting Officer (904) 882-8787, ext 3022, Fax (904) 882-7983 at ASC/VXK, 102 West D Ave, Suite 300, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6807. Collect calls will not be accepted. (0011)

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