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J -- DIGITAL COMPUTER SOL F09603-97-Q-40986 DUE 010697 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Jerry Brown/Lkka/(912)926-9106 Subject solicitation is initiated to obtain a one-time depot level repair contract for Northrop Grumman Corp Commercial-Off-The-Sheld (COTS) computer/peripheral equipment. Original equipment manufacturer Northrup Grumman Corp, Electronic Sensors and Systems Div, Combat Support Systems. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) in accordance with FAR part 13. To obtain a copy of solicitation package send a written request or a FAX (912) 926-7572. The approximate issue/response date will be 06 Dec 96. The anticipated award date will be 31 Jan 97. 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. nnnn All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the contacting officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman 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 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. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Chief, Contract Policy Division, at 912-926-2604. Please be prepared to identify 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. (0323)

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