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R -- WEAPON SYSTEM SUPPORT SOL F42630-98-Q-60856 DUE 012198 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Genee Ringel/Likm/[801]775-2093 The Government intends to extend the exisitng weapon system support contract F42630-95-C-0177 by 6 months. Delivery: 5 Feb 98 The approximate issue/response date will be 01 Jan 98. The anticipated award date will be 21 Jan 98. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Hughes Missile Systems Company, Tucson Az 85734-1337. 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 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 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. 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). See Note (s) 26. (0346)

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