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76 -- CD NEWSBANK SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FOR AIR FORCE LIBRARIES WORLD-WIDE. SOL F33600-95-R-0070. DUE 022195. POC Judy Trapp, Contract Specialist, (513) 257-6081, Jeffrey S. Smith, Contracting Officer. This is a notice of intent of ASC/KPWRM to purchase the CD Newsbank Subscription Services from Newsbank, Inc. 58 Pine St., New Canaan, CT. Justification is 10 USC 2304(c) (1), only one responsible source. Qty Est 90. Basic yr, plus one option period to be awarded. Multi ship-to list of Air Force Libraries World-wide. This solicitation will be issued approximately 23 Jan 95. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposed development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman, Colonel Robert C. Helt, located in ASC/CY, Bldg 2041, 2511 L St., Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7303, at (513) 255-1427, with serious concerns only. Routine communication concerning this acquisition should be directed to Judy Trapp, 513-257-6081. All responsible sources may submit proposals which shall be considered. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. Fax Number 513-257-6390. SeeNote 22. (003)

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