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J -- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TESTING C-130 SOL F42650-00-R-A176 DUE 062200 POC Paulette Crowell/Pkosc/[801]775-2365, For additional information contact Paulette Crowell/Pkosc/[801]775-2365 WEB: Click here to obtain/view solicitation., http://eps.gov. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail Buyer*****, Paulette.Crowell@hill.Af.Mil. Contractor to provide technical assistance in evaluating and resolving technical and logistical problems related to the depot level maintenance and subsequent flight testing of the C-130 aircraft. Lockheed Martin is the only known source which can provide this service. Performance Period 1 Oct 00 thru 30 Sep 01 with 4 options Anticipated award date 30 Sep 00 The approximate issue/response date will be 23 MAY 2000. Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. See our Web page. To: Lockheed Martin Aeronautical, Smyrna GA 30080. 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 Posted 05/03/00 (I-SN450979). (0124)

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