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J -- LANDING GEAR SOL F42630-98-R-60259 DUE 040198 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Wheels, Brakes/Likw/[801]777-6603 The Government intends to extend the period of performance for essential repair of Landing Gear reparable end items on contract F42630-94- D-0294. Work shall be IAW Appendicies A, B and C. Request contract coverage for a 6 month basic and two 3 month options. Item 0001 Trunnion Assy NLG, NSN: 1620-01-249-1749, P/N: 8340982-50, 1 each. Item 0002 Fork & Piston, NSN: 1620-00-048-1177, P/N: 7227276-10, 1 each. Item 0003 Actuator Beam, NSN: 1620-00-591-8508, P/N: 7430364-10, 32 each. Item 0004 Lowerside Strut, NSN: 1620-00-138-6373, P/N: 74-30366-01, 15 each. Item 0005 Steer ACT Assy, NSN: 1620-01-139-6672, P/N: 5035L000-1, 25 each. Item 0006 Brake Rod Aft, NSN: 1620-01-015-9815, P/N: 69-40057-3, 26 each. Plus 156 additional items. To include all required reports and data. Delivery: 45 days after receipt of reparable end item or funded order which ever is later. Destn: Hill AFB UT 84056 The approximate issue/response date will be 02 Mar 98. To: Heroux Inc, Quebec Canada J4h-3n2. 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. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 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 Brent W. Kendall if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. See Note (s) 26. (0041)

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