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J -- ROCKET MOTORS SOL F42630-96-R-60520 DUE 031396 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Genee Maero/Likm/(801)775-2093 The Government intends to establish a fixed quantity contract for repair/update of rocket motors in support of the Aces II and B1B Aircrafts. Work shall be accomplished in accordance with Appendices A and C. Item 0001 Vernier Rocket Motor, NSN 1377-01-255-1650ES, P/N: 50436-11 or NSN 1377-01-318-1830ES, P/N: 1340-1, 491 each. To include all required reports and data. The contractor shall provide all labor and other parts/materials and equipment to accomplish this effort. Delivery: 9 months after receipt of reparable end item Destn: Hill Air Force Base UT 84056-5999 The approximate issue/response date will be 12 Feb 96. To: Talley Defense Systems, Mesa Az 85211-0849. To: Universal Propulsion Co Inc, Phoenix Az 85027-7899. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. 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. Requests for copies of solicitations must reference the entire solicitation number, including purchasing office identification number. To expedite your request, limit the number of individual solicitation numbers requested per letter to not more than 10. Don't request information on this requirement until after the issue date. 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 Jack S. Jones if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. (0023)

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