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16 -- CONTROL PANEL, CHAFF & FLARE, NVIS SOL F04606-98-Q-60027 DUE 040298 POC For copy, contact the info office indicated., For additional information contact Hoskins.5jd/Pkl-1/[916]643-0520 Item 0001 NSN 1680-01-414-7466FJ P/N: 160D180440-13, Control panel for A-10A CAS aircraft Chaff & Flare Dispenser, part of Night Vision (NVIS) modification in progress. Procured from prime contractor or manufacturer under subcontract to prime (Northrop-Grumman), if identified. 12ea. Applicable to: A-10 Night Vision Sys. Destn: FB2029 ACCT 09. Delivery: 29 MAY 98 12 ea DATA NOT AVAILABLE. The approximate issue/response date will be 03 Mar 98. The anticipated award date will be 02 JUN 98. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Northrop Grumman Corporation, Bethpage Ny 11714-3582. 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 source under the authority of FAR 6.202. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. however, all proposal received within twenty (20 days) after the 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. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. Contractors not presently approved to furnish this item but who wish to pursue qualification, should contact the SM-ALC/BC, Source Development Office, 5111 Roberts Ave, Suite No. 5, McClellan AFB, CA 95652-1325, by letter, by phone (916)643-0728 or fax (916)643-0557. (Do not send requests for solicitation to these numbers). Contractor must be prepared to provide evidence of their capability to fulfill this requirement. 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 the Ombudsman, Allen Taylor at 916-643-5209 if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer. (Do not call this number to request copies of solicitations. (0042)

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