WR-ALC/PKXOA, 235 BYRON ST, ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE GA 31098-1611

42 -- LARGE FACEPIECE SOL F09603-99-R-71227 DUE 012199 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Tim Hudson/Leka/[912]926-6488 Item 0001 NSN 4240-01-415-4241 P/N: 88115010-12, Desc: Large facepiece molded of silicone rubber with optically clear urethane material. Includes head harness for secure fit and drinking tube to mate with M1 canteen cap. This is an incremental buy with a maximum quantity of 4760. If the government is unable to buy the maximum quantity as part of the basic award, the remaining quantity may be established as an option. Increment 1: 1-1587, Increment 2: 1588-3175, Increment 3: 3176-4760. Option: 100%. 4760ea. Applicable to: Mcu-2 A/P Mask. Destn: Robins Air Force Base Ga 31098-1611. Delivery:26 Feb 1999 4760 ea Fax No: 912-926-7572 The approximate issue/response date will be 22 DEC 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 satified 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 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 does 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 contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve your concern. This acquisition may/does involve technology that has a military or space application. The only US contractorswho may participate are those that are certified and registered with DLSC (1-800-352-3572) 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/data package 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 copy of the solicitation at the time it is initially issued. Issuance of the RFP will not be delayed to review requests from MOU country sources received after 15 days or from non-MOU country sources. Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis 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). The Data Package for this requirement is available on CD-ROM only. Aperture Cards are not available for this procurement. The minimum set-up requirements to view this data package are as follows: CAN ONLY BE VIEWED WITH AUTOCAD RELEASE 14. Posted 12/08/98 (I-SN278000). (0342)

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