15 -- Background "SHORTS C-23A SHERPA AIRCRAFT BACKGROUND: Property offered consists of one C-23 A, s/n 83-0513, owned and operated by the United States Air Force. This aircraft was obtained by the USAF Museum as Department of the Defense (US Air Force) excess property. CLOSING DATE/TIME: 7 Sep 99, 1600 Hours All proposals must be received by 1600 hours local time on 7 Sep 99. Proposals must be clearly marked on envelope as follows: ""USAFM99-007, Due: 7 Sep 99 at 1600 hours"". Proposals should be submitted on company letterhead and signed by an authorized representative. Proposals must be valid for a six month period commencing on 7 Sep 99. Proposals must be accompanied by a completed DLA Form 1822, ""End Use Certificate"". (A copy of this certificate and instructions for completion may be obtained via the internet at www.drms.dla.mil/newsales/html/bidding_forms.html or by request from USAFM/MUX.) Telephonic (including fax) and telegraphic proposals are not acceptable. INSPECTION: The Bidder is invited, urged, and cautioned to inspect the property prior to submitting a bid. Property will be available for inspection at Davis-Monthan AFB AZ. An appointment is required, please contact Barbara Young to set an appointment time and date. PHYSICAL LOCATION: Davis-Monthan AFB AZ CONDITION OF PROPERTY: All property listed is offered for exchange ""as is"" and ""where is"". The Government makes no warranty, express or implied, as to quantity, kind, character, quality, weight, size or description of any of the property, or its fitness for any use or purpose. No request for adjustment in price or for rescission of the sale will be considered. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS: The Bidder agrees that his/her proposal will not be withdrawn within the 6 month period specified and that during such period his/her proposal will remain firm and irrevocable. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, including proposals under which a Bidder would take unfair advantage of the Government or other Bidders. EXCHANGE OFPROPERTY: An Exchange between the USAF Museum and the Exchanger will be drafted. After receipt of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) approval, the Exchange will be processed through HQ Air Force Material Command to HQ United States Air Force for approval. The Exchange process normally takes approximately 6-8 weeks after receipt of approval from the DLA. DLA approval normally takes 2-3 weeks. These time frames may be subject to change based on current military conditions. Upon receipt of final approval, a copy of the Exchange will be mailed to the Exchanger for signature. The Exchange will require the Exchanger to establish an escrow account in the amount quoted in his/her proposal to be utilized to purchase items from specific suppliers for the USAF Museum. TITLE: Title to the property offered in Exchange will pass to the Exchanger upon receipt of a signed Exchange Agreement and of official notification from an FDIC insured institution that an escrow account in the amount agreed upon has been established for thepurpose of purchasing the items specified by the Museum. ORAL STATEMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS: Any oral statement or representation by any representative of the Government, changing or supplementing this solicitation or any condition thereof, is unauthorized and shall confer no right upon the Bidder. Further, no interpretation of any provision of the Exchange, including applicable performance requirements, shall be binding on the Government unless furnished or agreed to, in writing, by the Government. ASSIGNMENTS OF CONTRACTS: Any contract awarded under this solicitation is subject to the provisions of 41 U.S.C 15 which generally precludes assignment of such contract. MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS: Proposals may be modified or withdrawn by written notice and a proposal also may be withdrawn in person by a Bidder or his/her authorized representative, provided his/her identity is made known and he/she signs a receipt for the proposal. CONSIDERATION OF LATE PROPOSALS, MODIFICATIONS OR WITHDRAWALS: Proposals and modifications or withdrawals thereof, must be in the possession of the USAF Museum prior to 1600 Hours, 7 Sep 99. Any proposal, modification or withdrawal received after 1600 Hours, 7 Sep 99 will not be considered. AWARD OF EXCHANGE: The Exchange will be awarded to that responsible Bidder whose proposal conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. A written award mailed (or otherwise furnished) to the successful Bidder within the time frame for acceptance provided in the Solicitation shall be deemed to result in a binding contract without any further action by either party. OMBUDSMAN: Potential Exchangers with serious concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted, ASC/SYI, 1790 10th Street, Room 102.01, WPAFB OH 45433, (937) 255-9095 or 255-5535. " WEB: 99007A-, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/99007A/99007A.asp. E-MAIL: byoung@afmsmtp.wpafb.af.mil, byoung@afmsmtp.wpafb.af.mil. Posted 08/09/99 (D-SN365008).

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