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Z -- STEAM TRAPS & ASSOC PIPING COMPONEN SOL F42650-97-R-0004 DUE 050797 POC For copy, PKOE/Linda Gallegos/(FAX)801-777-0191, For additional information contact Sandee Jackson/Pkoeb/[801]777-0193 Basic 12 month period and four 12 month option periods to provide and install steam traps and associated piping components such as valves, strainers, etc. at Hill AFB Utah. Delivery orders will be issued on an as needed basis. The first delivery order will be negotiated with the successful contractor and awarded at the same time as the basic contract. The contractor will be guaranteed a minimum of $4,000,00 over the life of the contract. Estimated Range: $250,000 -- $500,000 Performance Period: one year plus four one year options. The approximate issue/response date will be 07 Apr 97. 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. 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. See Note (s) 26. (0077)

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