45CONS, 14640 Hangar Rd, MS 2037, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-2206

M -- LO&SC SYSTEMS/PRESOLICITATION CONFERENCE/FACILITIES TOUR SOL n/a POC Michelle Morales, Contract Specialist (407) 853-0977/John Hammerling, Contracting Officer (853-2654 Reference the market survey for the Launch Operations & Support Contract (LO&SC) published in Section M of the CBD issue no. PSA-1812 on 28 Mar 97. A presolicitation conference will be held at the Enlisted Beach Club (former NCO Club), Patrick AFB, on 17 Jun 97 from 8:00 AM. until approximately 3:30 PM. The club (Building 967) is across from the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) on highway A1A . The 45th Contracting Squadron will issue a draft of the solicitation as well as provide briefings and a question and answer session on contractual and technical issues. A maximum of five (5) representatives from each company may attend the conference. It is highly encouraged that at least one member be a representative knowledgeable of contract terms and conditions. On 18 Jun 97, beginning at 8:00 AM, there will be a tour of those critical systems and related facilities at Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS) which were unavailable for viewing on 20-21 May 97. These facilities include the ITLX-ray facility, Area 17 and Complex 40/41. For the tour, the number of representatives per company is limited to two. No private tours will be conducted. Tour attendees must arrive at the South Gate Pass & Identification building at CCAS not later than 7:45 AM. Buses will leave at 8:00 AM. Privately-owned vehicles should be parked in the lot across the street (same as the previous tour). After attendees are assigned to buses, they must remain with that bus throughout the tour. The tour should conclude in the early afternoon. For safety purposes, no dresses, skirts, high-heels, open-toe shoes or short pants are permitted. Hard hats may be required and attendees are requested to bring their own; however, the government will have a limited number available. Additionally, attendees must bring one of these five acceptable forms of identification: (1) any state driver's license, (2) official state identification card, (3) US military identification card, (4) official passport, or (5) company identification card with photo and signature. Names of attendees should be faxed to (407) 853-3944 NOT LATER THAN CLOSE OF BUSINESS 13 Jun 97. Please indicate representatives attending the conference and those participating in the tour. Questions may be addressed to John Hammerling, (407) 853-2654, or Michelle Morales (407) 853-0977. Both the conference and the tour are open to all offerors, including firms looking for subcontracting opportunities. Casual dress is encouraged for the conference and for the tour. (0157)

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