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68 -- CATALYST, IRIDIUM SOL F42620-97-R-03274 DUE 070397 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Aircraft Spares/Lfke/[801]777-5777 Item 0001 NSN 6850-01-132-1924WF P/N: 405 ABSG 14-18, Initiator for hydrazzine to power unit. Dim: round granules DES: The 405 catalyst is a salin material alum oxide granules coated with iriduim. The catalyst initiates sportaneous composition of hydrazine to the EPR decomposition chamber. Mat: 31-33 PCT iridium; 14-18 mesh catalyst. 228ea. Applicable to: F-16. Destn: Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5820. Delivery: 31 Jul 97 228 ea The approximate issue/response date will be 03 Jun 97. To: Shell Oil Co, Houston TX 77001. 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. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 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. 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 are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. See Note (s) 26. (0134)

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