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13 -- ANDROS VI-A BOMB ROBOT SOL F42630-97-Q-2015 DUE 050697 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Eileen Wahlstrom/Likm/[801]777-5786 Item 0001 NSN 1385-NC-E50-4792AQ Consist of Andros MK VI-A vehicle assy, Andros briefcase controller assy, Andros hand controller assy, portable cable reel assy, Andros MK VI-A shoulder rotate assy, Wrist pitch w/6 in gripper extend assy, EOD entry tool mount assy, EOD remote entry tool, Dearmer mount assy, Fiber optic cable reel assy, spare parts kit (MKVI-A), reusable shipping crates. Delivery: 3 months ARO 1ea. Destn: Ship in place. The approximate issue/response date will be 15 Apr 97. The anticipated award date will be 06 May 97. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. 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. (0085)

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