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J -- DROGUE GUNS SOL F42630-99-R-20515 DUE 033199 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Genee Ringel/Likm/[801]775-2093 WEB: Click here to obtain/view solicitation., http://contracting.hill.af.mil/html/3099r20515/com3099r20515.htm. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail Buyer*****, RINGELG@HILLWPOS.HILL.AF.MIL. The Government intends to establish a fixed price/quantity contract for repair/update of T38 drogue guns, and F117 cutters, and thruster. Work shall be accomplished IAW Appendices A and C. Item 0001 Drogue gun, NSN: 1377-01-015-6422ES, P/N: 1018-500, 212 each. Item 0002 Canopy thruster, NSN: 1377-01-346-2222ES, P/N: 1358-1, 100 each. Item 0003 Cable cutter, NSN: 1377-01-348-6479ES, P/N: 1259-2, 49 each. To include all required reports and data. The contractor shall provide all labor and other parts/materials and equipment to accomplish this effort. Delivery: 9 months after receipt of reparable end item. Destn: Hill AFB UT 84056 The approximate issue/response date will be 01 MAR 1999. To: Universal Propulsion Co Inc, Phoenix Az 85027-7899. 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. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. Request for copies of solicitations must reference the entire solicitation number, including purchasing office identification number. To expedite your request, limit the number of individual solicitation numbers requested per letter to not more than 10. Don't request information on this requirement until after the issue date. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors 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. 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. Interested parties are invited to call Lt Col Allen H. Brody if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for contact award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil Posted 02/09/99 (I-SN296598). (0040)

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