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J -- AUTOMATED PAINT SERVICES SOL F09603-98-R-21140 DUE 021998 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Kim Wright/Lfkb/[912]926-6363 Solicitation F09603-98-R-21140 will solicit an automated capability to integrate, install, test, and operate an automated painting system consisting of robotic manipulator (s), paint mixing system, and paint dispensing system to apply the necessary protective coatings to F-15 A-E Model aircraft with a minimum of manual intervention. The system will be used to apply military specification primer/paint coating systems in multiple schemes to various F-15 aircraft. The contractor will be required to integrate and operate their automated painting system in an existing USAF facility constructed to meet Class I, Division I, explosion-proof requirements of the National Electric Code. The approximate issue/response date will be 05 Jan 98. 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 abovefor 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 your 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. (0330)

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