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

13 -- CHARGE,SHAPED SOL F42630-96-R-2034 DUE 100396 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Genee Ringel/Likm/(801)775-2093 Item 0001 NSN 1377-01-318-5643ES P/N: 235031-1, This is a ballistically initiated explosive egress device. This device severs one of the fwd hatches prior to ejection. Pre dominate material in shape charge is an alum sheath. Net explosive weight is 0.0386 lbs. demensions are 59.2 inches by 35.9 inches by 5.0 inches. 6ea. Applicable to: B-2. Destn: Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5825. Delivery: 31 Dec 97 6 ea Item 0002 NSN 1377-01-318-5644ES Charge,Shaped P/N: 235031-1, This is a ballistically initiated explosive device used in the air crew escape system. It severs one of the fwd hatches prior to ejection. Predominate material is shape charge in an alum sheath. Net explosive weight is 0.0386 lbs. Dimensions are 59.2 inches by 35.9 inches by 5.0 inches. 9ea. Applicable to: B-2. Destn: Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5825. Delivery: 31 Dec 97 9 ea Item 0003 NSN 1377-01-318-5645ES Charge,Shaped P/N: 235032-1, This is an explosive egress item which is ballistically initiated. This is part of the aircrew escape system. It severs one of the forward hatches prior to egress. Net explosive weight is 0.0183 lbs. Dimensions are 33.6 inches by 2.5 inches Bt 4.0 inches. Predominate material is shape charge in an alum sheath. 9ea. Applicable to: B-2. Destn: Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5825. Delivery: 31 Dec 97 9 ea Item 0004 NSN 1377-01-318-5646ES Charge,Shaped P/N: 235032-2, This is an explosive ballistically initiated device. It is part of the aircrew escape system. The device severs one of the fwd hatches prior to egress. The predominate material is shape charge in an aluminum sheath. Net explosive weight 0.0183 lbs. Dimensions are 33.6 inches by 2.5 inches by 4 inches. 9ea. Applicable to: B-2. Destn: Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5825. Delivery: 31 Dec 97 9 ea The approximate issue/response date will be 03 Sep 96. To: Ensign - Bickford Co, Simsbury Ct 06070-2420. 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. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. 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. (0227)

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