Asc/Pkwr Area C Bldg 1 Rm 111, 1940 Allbrook Drive Ste 3, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309

39 -- SMALL PARTS HANDLING SYSTEM SOL F33600-98-R-0064 DUE 051998 POC For copy,, For additional information contact D. Dowty/Pkwrm/ [937]257-8344 Design, fabricate and install a Small Parts Handling System in Bldg 125 at Robins AFB GA. The system consists of a vertical carousel system and a vertical reciprocating conveyor system. The specs, dwg, base information and data requirements will be available upon issuance of the RFP at the following internet address: 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 on individual solicitations, please contact "Deborah 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 17 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. (0078)

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