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16 -- TENSION STRUT ASSY SOL F42630-96-Q-67221 DUE 030596 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Landing Gear/Photo/Likl/(801)777-6501 Item 0001 NSN 1620-01-252-1049 P/N: 2007003-103, Diameter 4'' X 48'' L, 38 lbs; 300M steel per MIL-9-8844, class 3. Functions as a major aircraft structural support member during takeoff, landing, and other ground operations. 10ea. Applicable to: F-16a/B/C/D Acft. Destn: FMS Countries. Delivery: 30 Sep 97 10 ea Item 0002 data, 1 lot Qualification requirements: Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. The solicitation will contain instructions for obtaining further information on this requirement. The requirements of FAR 9.202(A) have been completed and copies of the qualification requirements and standards may be obtained as described in the solicitation. These qualification requirements apply to line item(s) all The approximate issue/response date will be 12 Feb 96. The anticipated award date will be 05 Mar 96. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Daf Special Products Bv, Geldrop Netherlands. To: West Heights Mfg, Canada N2g3w7. To: Coltec Industries Inc, Euless Tx 76040-7012. To: Special Projects Mfg Co Inc, Fort Worth Tx 76108-2530. To: Heroux Inc, Quebec Canada J4h-3n2. First article test required. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. 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. Requests for copies of solicitations must reference the entire solicitation number, including purchasing office identification number. To expedite your request, limit the number of individual solicitation numbers requested per letter to not more than 10. Don't request information on this requirement until after the issue date. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate 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 source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Jack S. Jones if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. (0023)

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