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J -- F-4 REPARABLE END ITEMS REPAIR SOL F42620-00-R-0128 DUE 073100 POC Sharon Hutchinson/Lcka/[801]586-1708, For additional information contact Sharon Hutchinson/Lcka/[801]586-1708 WEB: Click here to obtain/view solicitation., http://www.eps.gov. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail Buyer*****, Sharon.Hutchinson@hill.Af.Mil. The government intends to establish a 5 year requirements type contract for the essential repair of the F-4 reparable end items. Work shall be accomplished IAW appendices A & C. Item 0001, Piston rod, NSN 1650-00-788-1713BF, P/N 7926393-01 or 32-69344- 3, 5 ea. Item 0002, Shell ASSY, 1650-00-866-1658BF, P/N 32-69223-1, 6 ea, Item 0003, Cylinder Assy, 4310-00-969-9813BF, P/N 803803, 300 ea. Item 0004, Piston, 1650-00-104-5669BF, P/N 7926405-10, 150 ea. Item 0005, Crankshaft, 4310-00-868-0145BF, P/N 291214 or 831011, 125 ea. Item 0006, Piston AL DP, 1650-00-788-1736BF, P/N 32-69501-7 or 3269501-9 or 7926392-01, 4 ea. 9 additional line items Delivery 30 days after receipt of reparable end item Dest Hill AFB UT Essential repair necessary to restore the F-4 reparable end items to a serviceable condition but not like new cosmetically. The approximate issue/response date will be 29 JUN 2000. Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. See our Web page. To: Praxair Surface Technologies Inc, Indianapolis In 46222-3274. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 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 mustbe 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 06/09/00 (I-SN463413). (0161)

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