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16 -- DRAG BRACE SOL F42630-96-Q-71516 DUE 093096 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 1620-01-391-0516 P/N: 2007000-111, Major structural load bearing member of the mlg. 48'' l x 7'' h x 4'' w; 300 m steel. Holds the mlg locked in the extended positon during landing, takeoff and ground operations. 4ea. Applicable to: F-16 H/W M.L.G. Destn: FMS Countries. Delivery: 31 Dec 97 4 ea The approximate issue/response date will be 10 Sep 96. The anticipated award date will be 30 Sep 96. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Daf Special Products Bv, Geldrop Netherlands. To: Coltec Industries Inc, Euless Tx 76040-7012. 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. 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. The Government physically does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase this part from other than the current source(s). (0234)

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