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B -- C-130 ACTS SOL F09603-97-R-13390 DUE 070397 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Neal Foster/Lbkb/[912]926-7351 Engineering services are proposed to be acquired for the C-130 Aircraft Corrosion Tracking System (ACTS) and Base Level Electronic Reporting Upgrade and Integration with the Aircraft Information Retrieval System (AIRS). A method will be developed for the reporting, tracking corrossion occurrences, prediction of corrossion susceptibility, and tracking of repair. The task will accomplish the upgrade of the electronic data reporting tool and the integration of the ACTS into AIRS. A multiyear, incrementally funded service contract for a deliverable is contemplated with final delivery 1 Oct 98. Due to the necessary access to proprietary data, and unique capablities involved, the acquisition is noncompetitive to the original prime manufacturer. Award may be made by delivery order to a basic ordering agreement. Item 0002 data, 1 lot Item 0003 data, 1 lot Item 0004 17. Travel and Per Diem The approximate issue/response date will be 03 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) 22,26. (0134)

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