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31 -- RETAINER BALL BEARING SOL F42610-98-Q-03078 DUE 120897 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Spares/Repairs/Lmka/[801]777-5666 Retainer, Ball Bearing, NSN: 3110014426352AI, P/N: F846-037, 1" Dia 0.175" thick, Material: porous polyamide, 320 each. Delivery: 31 Jan 98, 320 each Destn: Hill Air Force Base UT 84056 The Government physically does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase this part from other than the current source(s) and the design of this part is unstable. The approximate issue/response date will be 18 Nov 97. The anticipated award date will be 08 Dec 97. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Mpb Corporation, Keene Nh 03431-0547. 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. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. Request for copies of solicitations must referencethe 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 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) 26. (0302)

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