ASC/PKW, Bldg 1, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite 3, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309

J -- MAINTENANCE OF VARIAN MOLECULAR BEAM EPITAXY (MBE) INSTRUMENT SOL F33601-98-R9006 DUE 042998 POC Jan Holbrook, (937) 257-5841 ext. 4230 This is not a notice of RFP issuance. Wright Patterson Air Force Base is seeking possible sources for the maintenance of an EPI GEN II Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) System for fiscal year 1999 plus four option years. All services will be performed at Wright-Patterson AFB, Area B. The contractor shall supply all necessary maintenance, including but not limited to labor, repair parts, maintenance supplies, tools, test equipment, transportation and other related services to keep the system in good operating condition as determined by the original manufacturer's specifications. All services shall be performed by maintenance personnel that have completed applicable maintenance training specified by the original equipment manufacturer for the maintenance of the equipment involved. In addition to the information requested in the paragraph below entitled "Capabilities Package," responding parties must also indicate their size status in relation to the applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 7629, Electrical and Electronic Repair Shops, N.E.C. Businesses, including their affiliates, with annual receipts of $5,000,000 or less during the past 12 months are considered small. Sources with 8(a) status or otherwise classified as a small disadvantaged business should state accordingly in their responses. Capabilities Package: All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm's experience and capabilities in providing the above mentioned service. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. The response must not exceed 10 single-spaced, typed pages. Direct all responses and questions concerning this acquisition to Jan Holbrook, ASC/PKWOVB (Bldg. 1), 1940 Allbrook Dr., Suite 3, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309, (937) 257-5841, ext. 4230. Fax (937) 257-3926. All responses are due by 29 Apr 98. 1. The Department of Defense (DoD) has determined the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is the "Single DoD registration for contractors who conduct business or who are interested in conducting business with the Department." Defense procurement and finance policies require contractors to be registered by 31 May 1998 for consideration of future solicitations, awards, and payment. 2. DoD contracting officers worldwide will use CCR to identify sources and financial officers to make payments . To resister in CCR, you may use any one of the following methods: a. Mail a completed application to the following address: Department of Defense Attn: Central Contractor Registration Assistance Center P. O. Box 5547 Depere, Wisconsin 54115-5547 b. Input directly to CCR through the interactive World Wide Web application at http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec/ 3. If you need additional contractor registration information or if you are interested in doing electronic commerce with DoD, please call 1-800-334-3414 or send electronic mail to dodedi@acq.osd.mil Contractor must be registered in CCR prior to award for solicitations issued after 31 May 1998. Tel: 1-888-CCR-2423 Fax: 1-703-696-0213 "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 [ Jan Holbrook, (937) 257-5841 ext. 4230 ]. 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, extension 232." (0106)

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