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-0028 DUE 040398 POC For copy,, For additional information contact R. Jones/Pkwrm/ [937]257-8344 The equipment includes three types of flammable storage cabinets and a small mechanical-assist mobile storage system for Hazmat at Holloman AFB, NM. 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 "Rosalyn A. Jones, Contract Negotiator, (937) 257-8344, ext 4495, 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. The anticipated award date will be 12 Jun 98. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. 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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