Wr-Alc/Lfk, 296 Cochran St, Robins Air Force Base Ga 31098-1622

R -- ENGINEERING SERVICES-CONSTRUCTION SOL F09603-96-R-21535 DUE 092696 POC For copy, WR-ALC/PKXOC include mfg code, For additional information contact Robert C Hawthorne/Lfka/912-926-0798 This solicitation, F09603-96-R-21535, is initiated to solicit proposals from firms or joint ventures to furnish all materials, equipment and personnel necessary for the renovation of Air Ground Operations School (AGOS) located at Kkab, Khamis, Saudi Arabia. The estimated cost for this project is between $400,000.00 and $1,350,000.00 (US Dollars). Saudi Arabia firms or other firms currently registered to do business in Saudi Arabia may obtain a copy of the request for proposal including Statement of Work by contacting Mr. Robert C. Hawthorne, WR-ALC/LFKA, 296 Cochran Street, Robins AFB GA 31098-1622, U.S.A. All responsible sources having a current Saudi Arabian Ministry of Public Works Commerical Registration may submit an offer which will be considered. Fax number 912-929-0171 The approximate issue/response date will be 27 Aug 96. 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. nnnn 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). (0220)

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