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D -- ICBM SOL F42650-97-T-6372 DUE 012297 POC For copy, PKOA/Evelyn Stoltz/(FAX)801-777-6528, For additional information contact Paulette Crowell/Pkosc/[801]777-9506 Software maintenance for the ICBM weapons system. Period of performance: Award thru Sep 30 97 Destn: Hill AFB UT 84056 Cadence is the manufacturer of the software and therefore is the only source who can provide the maintenance which is used in support of the ICBM weapon system. The approximate issue/response date will be 02 Jan 97. The anticipated award date will be 22 Jan 97. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Candence, San Jose CA 95134. 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. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. Request for copies of solicitations must reference the entire solicitation number, including purchasing office identification number. To expedite your request, limit the number of individual solicitation numbers requested per letter to not more than 10. Don't request information on this requirement until after the issue date. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate 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. Interested parties are invited to call Jack S. Jones if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. (0348)

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