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16 -- PORTABLE BALANCING SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT ENGINES SOL F11623-99-T1420 DUE 080599 POC Stephen Back, Contract Specialist, Phone 618-256-9268, Fax 618-256-5237, Email stephen.back@scott.af.mil -- Steven Sills, Contract Specialist, Phone 618-256-9279, Fax 618-256-5237, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F11623-99-T14 20&LocID=468. E-MAIL: Stephen Back, stephen.back@scott.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for solicitation number F1162399T1420. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Request for Quotes is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is for the purchase of an aircraft engine balancing system and parts. The solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition circular (FAC) 97-06 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. It is the contractor responsibility to be familiar with all-applicable clauses and provisions. (iv) This acquisition will be 100% Small Business set aside. The Government will award a Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror that is most advantageous to the government. The following factors will be evaluated: technical capability, price, past performance and delivery schedule in compliance with the requirements of this solicitation all the referenced clauses with price being the most significant factor. The solicitation and required provisions and clauses can be downloaded at www.eps.gov. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 3728 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000. See numbered note 1. All responsible sources will be considered. Telephone quotes will not be considered. If quoting an equal item, provide manufacturer, part number, and technical specification. If quoting requested item, include the phrase: "As specified" in offeror's note. Failure to include this phrase or "or equal" specs will result in a non-responsive bid. Posted 07/21/99 (D-SN357091). (0202)

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