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J -- ICP SPECTROMETER SOL F42650-97-R-A197 DUE 071797 POC For copy, PKOA/Evelyn Stoltz/(FAX)801-777-6528, For additional information contact Yvonne Berger/Pkoss/[801]775-2376 Full service maintenance, repair and calibration service contract for one (1) each ARL, model 3580, ICP Spectrometer, and one (1) each ARL, Model 3560, OE/ICP Spectrometer. Basic plus four (4) one (1) year options. Delivery: 01 Oct 97 The approximate issue/response date will be 17 Jun 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 500 employees. 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. (0148)

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