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D -- OPERATE & MAINTAIN INFO CENTER SOL F33601-98-Q-1253 DUE 050898 POC For copy,, For additional information contact I. Scott/Pkwrs/ [937]257-4872 The tasks consist of providing human resources to fully operate & maintain an up-to-date efficient Industrial Base Information Center at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. 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 "Irma Scott, Contract Negotiator, (937) 257-4872, Ext 4482, FAX (937) 257-6390, ASC/PKWRS, 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 08 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. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. See Note (s) 1, 26 & 22. (0079)

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