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39 -- MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT SOL F33600-98-R-0055 DUE 052098 POC For copy,, For additional information contact D. Dowty/Pkwrm/ [937]257-8344 Design, fabricate and install two five-ton underhung cranes in an aircraft maintenance hanger at McGuire AFB NJ. The requirement includes training government personnel on the operation and maintenance of the cranes. The specs, technical proposal questionnaires, contractor information and data requirements will be available on the internet upon issuance of the RFP at: http://www.pixs.wpAFB.af.mil/pixs/pixslibr/mmhs/mmhs.htm. 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 onindividual solicitations, please contact "Deborah J. Dowty, Contracting Officer, (937) 257-8344, ext 4496, FAX (937) 257-6390, ASC/PKWRM, BUILDING 1, AREA C, 1940 ALLBROOK DRIVE, SUITE 3, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-5309." When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the 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 20 Apr 98. 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. See Note (s) 1 & 26. (0064)

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