ASC/PKW, Bldg 1, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite 3, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309

J -- MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM SOL F33601-97-R-9004 DUE 061197 POC Jean Rarick, 937-257-6145 ext. 4229 E-MAIL: Jean Rarick, Contract Specialist, rarickjw@pkwsmtp.wpafb.af.mil. Period of Performance is 01 Oct 97 -- 30 Sep 98. Four one-year options may be awarded. This solicitation is to provide inspection, maintenance and repair services for Halon 1301 and Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) fire suppression systems located at the Aero Propulsion and Power Directorate, Wright Laboratory, Area B, at WPAFB OH. These services include routine and emergency services, including replacement parts and fire preotection agents. Technical questions may be addressed to Mr. Curt Kessler, WL/POME, 937-255-4013 until solicitation is released to sources. Proposed procurement has been established as a SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. Written requests for solicitations are to be faxed or mailed to the buyer, Mrs. Jean Rarick, ASC/PKWOV, 1940 Allbrook Dr., Suite 3, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-5309 (Fax No. 937-257-3926). 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 his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman with serious concerns only; Mr. Michael S. Coalson; ASC/SYI, Bldg 52; 2475 K St., Suite 1; Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7642, at 937-255-9279, ext 232 (e-mail: coalsoms@sy.wpafb.af.mil). Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning this acquisition to Jean Rarick (voice mail: 937-257-6145, ext. 4229). When requesting solicitations, provide information as to whether your organization (together with its affiliates) is a large, small, or 8-A business. Sic Code # 7699, for this procurement, is $4M maximum for a business to be considered small. This amount is the gross figure averaged over the previous three years. The solicitation will be issued approx. 07 May 97. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable to be included on the source list. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. No telephone requests. (0093)

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