Directorate Of Contracting, Oo-Alc 6050 Gum Lane/Bldg 1215, Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5825

16 -- BRACE ASBLY R.H. MLG SOL F42630-96-Q-03081 DUE 091996 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Delbert Rasmussen/Likl/(801)777-4707 Item 0001 NSN 1620-00-689-4430 P/N: 2577942, Consists of 2 upper link assy and 1 lower link assy. (shipping length approx 13''). Length approx 25'' X 3.6'' wide X 1'' height. 2014 T-6 alum alloy. Supports strut in locked down position during ground operation. 9ea. Applicable to: A37 Acft. Destn: Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5825. Delivery: 31 Oct 97 9 ea The approximate issue/response date will be 30 Aug 96. The anticipated award date will be 19 Sep 96. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Blair Industries, Bohemia Ny 11716-1725. 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. 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. Request 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. The cost to the Government to breakout this part and acquire it competitively has been determined to exceed the projected savings over the life span of the part. (0225)

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