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66 -- DIE SOL F2965098QE418 DUE 092198 POC Susan McDaniel, Purchasing Agent (505)846-4283 Pamela Vilhauer, Contracting Officer (505)846-4925 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written request will not be issued. Solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are current through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. This solicitation carries a DO rating C9E. The solicitation number is F29650-98-QE418, and is issued as a request for quotation, and shall be awarded in the aggregate. Based on responses to a Sources Sought synopsis published in the CBD on 9 July 98, Det 8, AFRL/PKOE, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, intends to award a sole source contract to DPA Components International, provided other sources cannot furnish the items at more favorable terms for the purchase of twelve thousand (12,000) Die, NSN 5962-01-456-7157, P/N LM122. Standard commercial packaging and markings to ASTMD-3951-95 to be included. FOB is origin and delivery is four (4) weeks after receipt of order. Delivery/Acceptance is CMDR, U.S. Army WSMR, White Sands Missile Test Range, NM 88002-5158. Alternate proposals will be accepted IAW 52.212-1(e). Firms responding, other than DPA Components International, must submit technical documentation (i.e. technical literature, brochures, etc.) for Die being offered. The technical documentation should provide sufficient technical data in order for the project office to determine whether the Die meet the required technical/functional specifications. Offerors must be able to transfer the manufacturers warranty to the Government and provide proof that the warranty is transferable. Offerors are to include Cage Code information and completed Representation Certification IAW FAR clause 52.212-3. Offers with supporting technical data/documentation are to be submitted to Det. 8 AFRL/PKOE, ATTN: Susan McDaniel, 2000 Wyoming Blvd, SE, Bldg. 20604, Room B14, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5606 no later than 10 days after posting. FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 will be incorporated by reference at award. FAR clause 52.212-1 is incorporated by reference with the following exclusions: FAR 52.212-1(d) and FAR 52.212-1(i).The above mentioned clauses can be found in their entirety at the follow Web Site: http//farsite.hill.af.mil/. In addition, vendors are required to register in the Central Contractor Registration which can also be found at the above web site. An ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors, primarily 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 in the pre-proposal phase of competitive, negotiated acquisitions. Before contacting the Ombudsman, potential offerors should first communicate with the Contracting Officer. In those instances where offerors cannot obtain resolution from the Contracting Officer, they are invited to contact the Ombudsman at the Phillips Operating Location of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Eugene Dewall, Deputy Director of Contracting, at (505) 846-4979 or 2251 Maxwell Avenue, SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5773. 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. The Technical Point of Contact is Mr. Gregory M. Frye, US Army Big Crow Program Office (BCPO) at (505) 846-8494 extension 123. For contracting issues please contact Susan McDaniel at (505) 846-4283 or Pamela J. Vilhauer at (505) 846-846-4925. Posted 09/10/98 (W-SN247925). (0253)

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