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42 -- EXTERNAL DRINK TUBE SOL F09603-96-R-71120 DUE 040196 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Vicky C. Sykes/Lvka/912-926-6279 Item 0001 NSN 4240-01-286-1841JW P/N: 304750, Desc: A silicone or neoprene molded tube with 90 degree angle at one end. Approx. 4'' long, used to drink. Option: 100%. 4841ea. Applicable to: Mcu2a/P Gas Mask. Destn: Robins Air Force Base Ga 31098-1611. Delivery: 30 Apr 96 4841 ea Fax: 912-926-7572 The approximate issue/response date will be 01 Mar 96. The anticipated award date will be 15 Apr 96. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. 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. All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the contacting officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate serious 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. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Chief, Contract Policy Division, at 912-926-2604. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve you concerns. Offers in response to solicitations under ten million dollars may be evaluated using the competition for performance program as follows: While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price and Past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation. This acquisition may/does involve technology that has a military or space application. The only US contractors who may participate are those that are certified and registered with DLSC (1-800-352-3572) and have a legitimate business purpose. US contractors must submit a copy of their current, approved DD Form 2345 with their request for solicitation. To request this certification, write to the Commander, Defense Logistics Services Center, ATTN: DLSC-FEB, Federal Center, Battle Creek MI 49017- 3084 and request a copy of Department of Defense Form 2345 or call DLSC at the above number. The solicitation/data package will be mailed to the data custodian identified in block 3 of the DD Form 2345. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined. MOU country sources must contact the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days of the date of this synopsis notice to receive a copy of the solicitation at the time it is initially issued. Issuance of the RFP will not be delayed to review requests from MOU country sources received after 15 days or from non-MOU country sources. Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small-business set-aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors). (0043)

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