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16 -- 25L LOX CONVERTER SOL F34601-98-Q-0037 DUE 040998 POC For copy, OC-ALC/PKXDA TINKER AFB OK 73145-3015, For additional information contact Debbie Marley/Lidab/[405]739-2048 Item 0001 NSN 1660-00-915-9673BO P/N: 10C-0002-25, P/N 21119-3, P/N: ME-3 (10C-0012-25), Dim: 19.25 in hg x 19.75 in dia. Func: Stores liquid oxygen and converts the liquid into gasseous oxygen for breathing pruposes. Matl: Stainless steel. 13ea. Applicable to: Common. Destn: Douglas Aircraft Co, Carson CA 90748. Delivery: 30 Nov 98 13 ea Qualification requirements: Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. The solicitation will contain instructions for obtaining further information on this requirement. The qualification requirements for this item were established prior to 19 Oct 1984 and the requirements of FAR 9.202(A) do not apply. These qualification requirements apply to line item(s) 0001 The approximate issue/response date will be 10 Mar 98. The anticipated award date will be 09 Jun 98. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Carleton Technologies Inc, Orchard Park Ny 14127 4195. To: Essex Cryogenics Of Missouri Inc, Saint Louis Mo 63123-2333. 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. Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements as cited in each individual solicitation. 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. Note: While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price and past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation. Note: 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 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 at (405) 736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Note: Faxed solicitation requests can be submitted to OC-ALC/PKXDA, Tinker AFB OK 73145-3015, FAX NUMBER (405)739-5411. See Note (s) 26. (0049)

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