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H -- ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL F09603-96-R-40031 DUE 081296 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Kenneth R. Burke/Lkkb/(912)926-0866 Subject solicitation is for reliability and maintainability study for AIM-7M and AIM-9M guidance and control section pyrotechnic components. FAR 12 does not apply. To obtain a copy of solicitation package send a written request or a FAX (912) 926-7572. The approximate issue/response date will be 12 Jul 96. The anticipated award date will be 30 Sep 96. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. 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. Security clearance will be required of all bidders offerors. nnnn All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above or additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concer ing this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the contacti g officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns tha are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombuds an is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate serious contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government pers nnel. 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. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Ch ef, Contract Policy Division, at 912-926-2604. Please be prepared to ide tify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve you concerns. Offers in response to solicitations under ten million dollars may be evaluated using the competition for performance program as follows: While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price and Past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation. (0176)

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