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Z -- REPAIR RAILCAR UNLOADING HEADER SOL F42650-97-B-0019 DUE 091097 POC For copy, PKOE/Linda Gallegos/(FAX)801-777-0191, For additional information contact Sandee Jackson/Pkoeb/[801]777-0193 Remove and replace the rail tracks and off-loading header manifold for aviation fuel deliveries to the POL area. Construct concrete containment basin for six railcar fuel tanks. Estimated range: $500,000 -- $1,000,000 Performance period: 210 days The approximate issue/response date will be 11 Aug 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. 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 isnot 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. (0203)

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