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A -- NEW GENERATION HEATER SOL F09603-98-R-71047 DUE 101598 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Martha R. Hargis/Leka/[912]926-6488 A Source Selection will be conducted for replacement of the existing H-1 Diesel/Multi-fuel Heater, NSN: 4520-01-310-1881, with a new generation heater. The proposed methodology is to award one contract for eight each first articles. The contract will be awarded to the offeror whose proposal provides the best value to the Government as determined by the evaluation criteria which will be set forth in the RFP. Each contract will contain five one year incremental quantity options for the production. The maximum quantity to be delivered over the five year period is 5,650. Offerors will be required to submit a technical proposal which describes the approach to developing the new generation heater in compliance with the Performance Description attached to the RFP. Anticipated contract award is 30 Apr 99 with a contractor first article testing scheduled to begin 05 Nov 99. During the design phase and during the contractor testing phase, technical interchange meetings will be held between the Government and theContractor. Upon satisfactory completion of contractor first article testing, units will be fielded and user testing conducted at operational sites as set forth in the RFP. After satisfactory completion of user testing, the first annual production option will be exercised. Notice of proposed Risk Assessment Workshop and Presolicitation Conference, to be held 19-21 Oct 98 and 22-23 Oct 98, respectively, was posted on the web on 31 Jul 98. A draft RFP, providing complete details (see section L), will Fax request to 912-926-7547. Access internet for complete requirements at http://contracting.robins.af.mil/ngh.ssi. The approximate issue/response date will be 15 SEP 1998. First article test required. 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. All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the contacting officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicate serious 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 do not participate in the evaluation of proposals in the source selection process. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Chief, Contract Policy Division, at 912-926-2604. Please be prepared to identify previous contact made by you in an attempt to resolve your concerns. See Note (s) 12. Posted 09/10/98 (I-SN248169). (0253)

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