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16 -- LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER SOL F42630-98-Q-62821 DUE 050598 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Landing Gear/Photo/Likl/[801]777-6501 Item 0001 NSN 1650-01-413-8320LE P/N: 17N9C0907-547, A cylindrical item inserted into a housing that when hydraulic pressure is applied activates ports which transfers pressure and load capabililities. Material: Multi-materical 300M steel. Function: act as a shock absorber. 4ea. Applicable to: C-17. Destn: Robins AFB GA. Delivery: 31 Mar 99 4 ea The approximate issue/response date will be 13 Apr 98. The anticipated award date will be 05 May 98. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Mcdonnell Douglas Corp, Long Beach Ca 90807 4418. 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. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. 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. The Government physically does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase this part from other than the current source(s). See Note (s) 26. (0083)

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