Aeronautical Systems Center, ASC/WMGK, 102 West D Ave., Ste 300, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6808

14 -- AGM-142 MISSILE PRODUCTION!! POC Contact Ms. Terri Brown, Contracting Officer, (850) 882-8515, Ext 2131!! 17. The Air Force Material Command, Aeronautical Systems Center, Precision Strike Systems Program Office intends to award a sole source contract to RAFAEL, Haifa, Israel. This procurement is a production contract for the refurbishment of one seeker and seeker operating station. A re-procurement data package is not available for the hardware related to this effort. The period of performance is approximately 12 months. The action is contemplated in accordance with 10 USC 2304 (c)(1) since RAFAEL is the only known source that can satisfy the Government's requirements. All responsible sources may submit a statement of capability which will be considered, in accordance with Note 22. Capability statements received will be screened on the ability of the proposed system to (a) meet specific classified performance, and (b) modularity requirements. An RFP would be issued only to those sources who in the sole judgment of the procuring activity have the capability of fulfilling the requirement. This is not a request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Closing date for submission of qualifications is 15 days after the date of publication of this notice. Firms responding to this notice should indicate whether they are a small business or small disadvantaged business as defined in FAR part 19. All concerns, and routine communication regarding this acquisition should be addressed to Ms. Terri Brown, Contracting Officer at (850) 882-8515 x 2131. Collect calls will not be accepted. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before restoring to the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Col Upp at (850) 882-5966, with serious concerns about the acquisition process only. See Numbered Note 22. Posted 07/28/98 (W-SN229122). (0209)

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