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W -- CAT 623 SCRAPERS SOL F42650-97-R-A115 DUE 042597 POC For copy, PKOA/Evelyn Stoltz/(FAX)801-777-6528, For additional information contact Paulette Crowell/Pkosc/[801]777-9506 This requirement is for the leasing of 2 each CAT 623 scrapers and 1 each 3500 or 4000 gallon water truck. both of these leases shall include a service contract. The award will be made on a one year basis with 3 option years. The equipment will be used in controlled area at Oasis, Utah Test and Training Range, UT. Delivery: Award through 30 Sep 97 plus 3 option periods. The approximate issue/response date will be 26 Mar 97. 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. This proposed procurement is under a 100 percent small business set aside, the size standard for which is $5.0 million. 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. See Note (s) 1, 26. (0066)

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