ASC/YPKKB. 1981 Monahan Way, Building 12, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7205

15 -- F-16C MODEL AIRCRAFT AND ALTERNATE MISSION EQUIPMENT POC Mr. Gene D. Smith, II, Contracting Officer, (513)255-6581 Mr. Lance L. James, Contract Negotiator, (513)255-6581. This announcement is a modification to the notice of contract action which appeared in the 9 August 1996 edition of the CBD (Record Number 1655PR150001). The quantity of F-16C aircraft which are contemplated to be acquired is changed from "four" to "up to six." In addition the sentence, "Aircraft deliveries would begin in April of 2000 and conclude within 12 months." is changed to read, "Aircraft deliveries would begin approximately three years later and conclude within 12 months."Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communications pertaining to this acquisition to Mr Lance L. James, Contractor Negotiator, ASC/YPKKB, 1981 Monahan Way, Bldg 12, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7205, (513)255-6581. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate concerns. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, or voice concerns before resorting to the use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact the ASC Ombudsman, Mr Daniel L. Kugel, Deputy Director, Systems Management, ASC/SY, Bldg 52, 2475 K St, Suite 1, WPAFB OH 45433-7642, (513)255-3855, with serious concerns only. See Notes 22 and 26. (0006)

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