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13 -- ROCKET MOTOR SOL F42630-00-Q-60418 DUE 022500 POC Genee Ringel/Wmk/[801]775-2093, For additional information contact Genee Ringel/Wmk/[801]775-2093 WEB: Click here to obtain/view solicitation., http://www.eps.gov. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail Buyer*****, Genee.Ringel@hill.Af.Mil. Item 0001 NSN 1377-01-053-0587ES P/N: 1143-3, P/N 30614-5 Acft ejection sys (life support) ballistic device. Predomiant matl: aluminum & propellant grain with explosive charge of. 1012 lbs, Length 5.41", dia 1.44", and is electrically initiated. P/O ACES II seat exp components. Suppliers of this item must meet all the requirements of drawing a114718 Cage 88277 65ea. Applicable to: Aces Ii. Destn: FMS Country. Delivery:30 Nov 2001 65 ea The approximate issue/response date will be 05 JAN 2000. The anticipated award date will be 25 Feb 2000. Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. See our Web page. To: Talley Defense Systems, Mesa Az 85211-0849. To: Universal Propulsion Co Inc, Phoenix Az 85027-7899. 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. 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 Roger Porter 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://www.ccr2000.com This part required engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from the approved source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application. This acquisition involves data that are subject to export control laws and regulations. Only contractors who are registered and certified with the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC) shall be provided copies of the solicitation or other data subject to foreign disclosure restrictions. Contact the Defense Logistics Services Center, 74 Washington Avenue N., Battle Creek, Michigan 40917-3084 (1-800-352-3572) for further information on the certification process. You must submit a copy of your approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, with your request for the solicitation. See Note (s) 26. Posted 12/16/99 (I-SN409319). (0350)

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