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J -- F-4 SOL F42620-98-Q-65354 DUE 061798 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Aircraft Services/Lfks/[801]777-5870 The Government intends to establish a requirements type contract for the essential repair of the F-4 reparable end items. Work shall be accomplished IAW Appendicies A & C. Item 0001 Piston Rud Visc, NSN: 1650-00-788-1713BF, P/N: 7926393-01 or 32- 69344-3, 4 each. Item 0002 Piston AL DP, NSN: 1650-00-788-1736BF, P/N: 7926392-01 or 32- 69501-9 or 32-69501-7, 4 each. Item 0003 Shell Assy, NSN: 1650-00-866-1658BF, P/N: 32-69223-1, 6 each. Item 0004 Crankshaft, NSN: 4310-00-868-0145BF, P/N: 831011 or 291214, 84 each. Item 0005 Piston, NSN: 1650-00-408-3221BF, P/N: 53-690074-3 or 7926400-01, 16 each. Item 0006 Piston, NSN: 1650-00-787-0930BF, P/N: 7829553-01, 75 each. Plus one additional item. To include all required reports and data. Delivery: 30 days after receipt of reparable end item. Destn: Hill AFB Ut84056 Basic with one(1) option year. The proposed source is the only known source that can satisfy this government requirement. The approximate issue/response date will be 27 May 98. The anticipated award date will be 17 Jun 98. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Praxair Surface Technologies Inc, Indianapolis In 46222-3274. 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. ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with Central Contractor Registration by 1 Jun 98 to be eligible for contact award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil See Note (s) 26. (0127)

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