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H -- B1B ESCAPE HANDLE INITIATORS SOL F42630-98-Q-60235 DUE 051198 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 Reliability Tests of B-1B Escape Handle Initiators, NSN 1377-01-various, Project: CC71009COE. Delivery: 120 days after receipt of assets Destn: IAW SOW The approximate issue/response date will be 21 Apr 98. The anticipated award date will be 11 May 98. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical, Hollister CA. To: Scot Inc, Downers Grove Il. To: OEA Aerospace, Fairfield CA. 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. 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) 26. (0091)

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