WR-ALC/PKOS, 215 Byron St, Robins Air Force Base, GA 31098-1611

J -- ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF INTRALABORATORY IMAGE AND DATABASE NETWORK SYSTEM SOL F09650-99-Q-0243 DUE 121498 POC Faye D Tant/(912)926-3135 or Fax (912926-3590 E-MAIL: 99-Q-0243, ftant@pk.robins.af.mil. The contractor is to provide nonpersonal service for maintenance of Intralaboratory image and database network systems. No telephone requests will be accepted.. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered. For assistance in interpreting the CBD announcements, please see the CBD Reader's Guide. For other WR-ALC Solicitations see our PK Internet Site at: http://contracting.robins.af.mil/ All potential Offerors should contact the above listed point of contact identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any concerning this requirement. After contacting the above POC and if you still are not satisfied, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. Foreign owned sources should indicate the country of ownership. The only US contractors who may participate are those that are certified and registered with DLSC (1800-352-3572) and have a legitimate business purpose. US Contractors must submit a copy of their current, approved DD Form 2345 with their request for solicitation. To request this certification, write to the Commander, Defense Logistics Services Center, ATTN: DLSC-FEB, Federal Center, Battle Creek MI 49017-3084 and request a copy of Department of Defense Form 2345 or call DLSC at the above number. The solicitation/specifications will be mailed to the data custodian identified in block 3 of the DD Form 2345. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined. MOU country sources must contact the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days of the date of this synopsis notice to receive a coy of the solicitation at the time it is initially issued. Issuance of the IFB/RFP will not be delayed to review requests from MOU country sources received 15 days or from non-MOU country sources. Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in thesynopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small business set aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors). (I-140SN075238 The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to 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 does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. When appropriated, potential Offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Chief, Contact Policy Division, at (912) 926-2604. Please be prepared to identify previous Solicitation and/or Contract made by you in an attempt to resolve your concerns. For assistance in interpreting the CBD announcements, please see the CBD Reader's Guide. See Note(s) #22 Posted 11/17/98 (W-SN272003). (0321)

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