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B -- C130 AIRS SOL F09603-97-R-13388 DUE 072897 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Neal Foster/Lbkb/[912]926-7351 Engineering Services and Data for C-130 Aircraft Information Retrieval System for data set development which interrelate structural configuration, history, usage, and analysis for C-130 aircraft. An interactive data base will be developed to forecast and direct inspections, repairs, and modifications of aircraft structure. Included will be the ability to assess the effect of proposed mission changes on inspections and service life. The acquisition is noncompetitive to the prime manufacturer due to the inherent nature of the proposed resulting contract, the performance of which will require access to the proprietary engineering data base of the original prime manufacturer. A multi-year, incrementally funded service contract for a deliverable is contemplated with final delivery of the report 1 Nov 98. The award may be made via a delivery order to an existing basic ordering agreement Item 0002 data, 1 lot The approximate issue/response date will be 26 Jun 97. To: Lockheed Martin Corp, Marietta Ga 30063-0290. 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. nnnn All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the contacting officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate serious 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. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Chief, Contract Policy Division, at 912-926-2604. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve you concerns. See Note (s) 12,22. (0134)

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