INSTALLATION BUSINESS OFFICE -, CONTRACTING, DRAWER 70120, FORT BRAGG NC 28307-0120

Q -- ORTHOPEDIC AND OPHTHALMOLOGY RESIDENTS, GUEST SPEAKERS AND LECTURERS FOR WOMACK ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, FORT BRAGG, NC SOL DAKF40-98-R-0018 DUE 082198 POC Contract Specialist Lynn Ellison (910) 396-4362, ext. 222 (Site Code DAKF40) The U.S Army, Installation Business Office, Contracting Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, has a requirement to provide Ophthalmology and Orthopedic Senior Residents, Guest Speakers and Lecturers at Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC), Fort Bragg, NC, for the period of 1 October 1998 through 30 September 1999 with two (2) one-year option periods. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is a notice of intent to place Basic Ordering Agreements with Duke University, Durham, North Carolina and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Response to this notice will be used to determine whether bona fide competition exists and whether a formal solicitation is appropriate. Written responses, which include prices and sufficient technical data to determine capability to meet the requirement, must be received by this office within fifteen (15) calendar days after publication of this notice. If no affirmative responses are received within this time to determine thatcomparable sources more advantageous to the Government are available, an order will be placed with Duke University, Durham, North Carolina and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A request for a solicitation will not be considered an affirmative response. However, if issuance of a solicitation is determined to be appropriate, you will be included on the mailing list. No telephone requests will be honored. Facsimile requests will be accepted. FAX number is (910)396-5603. Contractors doing business with the Government must be registered by the Central Contractor Registration Center (CCR). For information contact: 1-800-334-3414, DOD Electronic Commerce Information Center. See Notes 22 and 26. Posted 08/04/98 (I-SN232489). (0216)

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