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66 -- PROPELLANT TEST SYSTEM, HIGH RATE SOL F42650-97-R-0032 DUE 013097 POC For copy, PKOA/Evelyn Stoltz/(FAX)801-777-6528, For additional information contact Carla Porter/Pkoc/[801]777-0186 NSN: 6625PPROPELTEST, Develop, install, and demonstrate a propellant test system capable of performing tensile & stress/relaxation tests on solid rocket propellants under controlled pressure & temperature, both high/low velocity and short stroke; followed by high speed to rupture tensile test from preloaded stress/relax position. System will consist of single loading frame w/hydraulic servo-acuator subsystem, pc based digital servo controls, hydraulic power system, stroke lvdt, clip on extensometry, software & hardware for data acquisition. Load unit provided w/integral pressure vessel w/internal loading reaction frame, temp control subsystem & pressure control subsystem for maintaining desired environmental conditions. Delivery: 8 months ARO Destn: Hill AFB UT 84056 The approximate issue/response date will be 31 Dec 96. 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. 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 arenot satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. (0347)

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