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H -- SEVERANCE ASSEMBLY TOW RELEASE SOL F42630-98-R-60265 DUE 043098 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Genee Ringel/Likm/[801]775-2093 Obtain Contractual coverage for Qualification testing for an additional source for the Severance Assembly Tow Release Mechanism on the C-17. This proposed procurement is under a 100 percent small business set aside, the size standard for which is $20.0 million. To include all required reports and data. Testing in include all labor and other parts/materials and equipment to accomplish this effort. Delivery: 270 days after contract award. Destn: Hill AFB, UT 84056 The approximate issue/response date will be 31 Mar 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. 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) 1,26. (0070)

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