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R -- MINUTEMAN III SOL F42610-96-R-60177 DUE 060496 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Jean-Ann Erickson/Lmke/(801)777-9121 The Government intends to establish a contract to conduct an investigation of the Nozzle Unbond/Silicone Oil Contamination Problem and to implement the necessary changes into the Technology Insertion phase of the Propulsion Replacement Program. The contractor shall investigate and correct nozzle contamination problem in the design, development and testing for the Technology Insertion Phase of the Minuteman III Propulsion Replacement Program. Maintain/refurbish or replace government owned tooling/and facilities equipment in support of PRP effort to correct nozzle unbond problems. To include all required reports and data. Performance period: Contract award through 30 Sep 2000 The approximate issue/response date will be 03 May 96. To: Thiokol Corporation, Brigham City Ut 84302-0689. 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. 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. 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. (0107)

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