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D -- D399 SOL F33600-98-R-0030 DUE 022398 POC For copy, D. Schaetzle/Pkwre/[937]257-4774, For additional information contact D. Schaetzle/Pkwre/[937]257-4774 This is combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) and this includes all provisions and clauses in effect thru FAC 90-40. A purchase order shall be issued to GDE Systems Inc., P.O. Box 509008, San Diego, CA 92150. The period of performance is 01 Mar 98 -- 30 Apr 99. This RFP has the following two (2) line items: Line Item 0001 -- 1 lot, prorated annual telephone and upgrade support for the Socet Set software purchased via quotation I-97-0084 V. Line Item 0002 -- 1 lot, annual telephone and upgrade support agreements for Socet Set software modules from 1 May 98 through 30 Apr 99. Ship to: NAIC/DXHO, 4180 Watson Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5648. The following clauses and provisions apply: 52.212-1, 52.212-2(a) Best Value Procedures and 52.212-3. Clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 shall be included with any offer. P.O.C. D. Schaetzle, ASC/PKWRE, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433. FAX (937)257-6390. The approximate issue/response date will be 19 Feb 98. The anticipated award date will be 23 Feb 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. They will all be considered. An Ombudsman has been established for this solicitation. 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 Mr. Daniel Schaetzle at (937) 257-4774 extension 4414. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiallity as to 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 19 Feb 98. The anticipated award date will be 24 Feb 98. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Gde Systems Inc, San Diego Ca 92127-1806. 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. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. (0036)

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