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30 -- GEAR SET SOL F41608-98-R-44126 00 POC For copy, Fax request to LPKAF at (210)925-8496, For additional information contact Willis, Suzanne/Lpkaf/[210]925-6566 Note 26: based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of commerical Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested p ersons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commerical item 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. 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 is cited in each individual solicitation. See Note (s) add Note 26. (0049)

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