Asc/Pkwr Area C Bldg 1 Rm 111, 1940 Allbrook Drive Ste 3, Wright-Patterson Afb Oh 45433-5309

39 -- MATERIALS HANDLING SYSTEM SOL F33600-98-R-0026 DUE 040398 POC For copy,, For additional information contact D. Dowty/Pkwrm/ [937]257-8344 Design and install a Mobility Bag Storage and Issue System in Bldg 1086, Beale AFB CA. The system includes a rack-supported mezzanine integrated with reversible slider bed conveyor, an issue counter, two walkie-reach forklifts and one 10,000 lb capacity pallet truck. Upon issuance of the solicitation the specifications, drawings, base information, data requirements and technical proposal questionaires will be available on the internet at http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs/pixslibr/mmhs/mmhs.htm. Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of an Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact "Deborah J. Dowty, Contracting Officer, (937) 257-8344, ext 4496, FAX (937) 257-6390, ASC/PKWRM, BUILDING 1, AREA C, 1940 ALLBROOK DRIVE, SUITE 3, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-5309." When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Plaisted can be reached at (937) 255-9095. The approximate issue/response date will be 04 Mar 98. 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. See Note (s) 1 & 26. (0035)

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