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C -- ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL F34601-97-R-30002 DUE 041697 POC For copy, OC-ALC/PKXDA TINKER AFB OK 73145-3015, For additional information contact Ron Johnson/Lidic/[405]739-5510 Solicitation is issued to Smith Industries Aerospace Defense Systems North America, Grand Rapids MI to obtain on as needed basis engineering services in support of flight control systems, navigation and guidance systems, data control, engine control systems, specialized support equipment and other systems manufactured by Smith Industries Defense Systems. Contract will be for a one year Time and Materials type contract The approximate issue/response date will be 17 Mar 97. To: Smiths Industries, Grand Rapids Mi 49508-3469. 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. Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements as cited in each individual solicitation. 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. Note: 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. Note: 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 diminishthe 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 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 the Ombudsman at (405) 736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Note: Faxed solicitation requests can be submitted to OC-ALC/PKXDA, Tinker AFB OK 73145-3015, FAX NUMBER (405)739-5411. See Note (s) 26. (0056)

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