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59 -- PROTECTIVE COVER SOL F09603-99-Q-41637 DUE 080999 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Denise Pollard/Lkkb/[912]926-0866 Item 0001 NSN 5935-01-411-6300 P/N: 654446-5, Func: Used to protect the AIM-120 Umbilical Connector. Matl: Aluminum alloy and steel. Dim: Approx 1.5 " x. 885" thick. FIRST ARTICLES. 1637ea. Opt 01 150 ea, Opt 02 150 ea Applicable to: Lau128a/129a. Destn: Robins Air Force Base Ga 31098-1611. Delivery:31 Mar 2000 1637 ea Alternate delivery quantities: Alt A Item 0002 NSN 5935-01-411-6300 Protective Cover P/N: 654446-5, Func: Used to protect the AIM-120 Umbilical Connector. Matl: Aluminum alloy and steel. Dim: Approx 1.5 " x. 885" thick. FIRST ARTICLES. 10ea. Applicable to: Lau128a/129a. Destn: Robins Air Force Base Ga 31098-1611. Delivery:31 Mar 2000 10 ea Item 0003 data, 1 lot You may access this solicitation at our web site at http://pkec.robins.af.mil. The approximate issue/response date will be 09 JUL 1999. The anticipated award date will be 17 Sep 1999. Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. See our Web page. First article test required. The proposed contract action is for suppliesand 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. 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 notsatisfied 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 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 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 concern. SYNEND This acquisition will be processed in accordance with AFMC FAR Sup 5352.217-9018 (Mission Essential Quantity): If a proven source is not the low offeror, the basic quantity may be split into a First Article quantity, for award to the low unproven offeror, and a Minimum Essential Quantity, for award to the proven source, with the balance of the requirement established as options in both contracts. Authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), "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" may apply. Numbered Note 22 applies only to the quantity identified as the mission essential quantity 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). See Note (s) Note 26 applies. !! Posted 07/13/99 (I-SN353159). (0194)

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