ASC/PKWOSB, 1940 Allbrook Dr., Ste 3, Wright-Patterson AFB OH, 45433

B -- PLAN, ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT RESEARCH FOR THE AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SOL F33601-00-T-0248 DUE 042000 POC Tamara L. Tobe,(937) 257-6146 X4206 WEB: 00T0248-Plan, organize and conduct Research for the, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/00T0248/00T0248.asp. E-MAIL: Tammy.Tobe@wpafb.af.mil, Tammy.Tobe@wpafb.af.mil. Background "Period of Performance is estimated 01 May 2000 -- 15 December 2000. SIC 8731, Size Standard: 500. The Air Force intends to solicit and negotitate with Mr. Craig P. Schmitz, AZ Technology, Inc., Huntsville, AL. The contractor will plan, organize, and conduct research to improve the understanding of the gouging phenomenon of rocket sled slippers. The Request for Quote (RFQ) and Statement of Work will be posted on the ASC PreAward Information Exchange System (PIXS) at Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio (http://www.pixs/wpafb.af.mil/). The RFQ will be issued on or about 6 April 2000 on PIXS (see above address). NO HARD COPIES WILL BE SENT. All responsible small business sources may submit a quote that shall be considered. Facsimile or alternate quotes are not acceptable. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential sources when a source prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concerns. Potential sources should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to the Ombudsman. Potential sources are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Mr. Stephen Plaisted, ASC/SYI, 1790 10th Street, Room 102.01, WPAFB OH 45433. E-mail stephenplaistn@ascsy.wpafb.af.mil with serious concerns only. See numbered Note 1." Posted 03/28/00 (D-SN438705). (0088)

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