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15 -- WINDSHIELD PANEL ASSEMBLY SOL F04606-97-Q-60121 DUE 082297 POC For copy, Bowyer.5ja/Pklja/[916]643-5060, For additional information contact Bowyer.5ja/Pklja/[916]643-5060 Item 0001 NSN 1560-01-421-1019FJ P/N: 160D117117-13, CAGE 77751, P/N 160D117110-13, CAGE 26512, P/N: NP-1057-01-2, CAGE 53117, P/N 07411, CAGE U8418, P/N: 160D117117-13 REV H, P/N 160D117110-13_REV H, Windshield panel assembly, Made of glass fiber and paper, Mil-P-15035. Deflects birdstrikes and 7.62mm, 147 grain bullets at 2500 FPS. 10EA. Applicable to: A-10 Nvis. Destn: Mc Clellan Air Force Base Ca 95652-1060. Delivery: 30 Jan 98 10 ea Qualification requirements: Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. The solicitation will contain instructions for obtaining further information on this requirement. The requirements of FAR 9.202(A) have been completed and copies of the qualification requirements and standards may be obtained as described in the solicitation. These qualification requirements apply to line item(s) 0001 Prospective new sources must be qualified in order to be considered for award. The approximate issue/response date will be 23 Jul 97. The anticipated award date will be 15 Oct 97. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Grumman Aerospace Corp, Bethpage Ny 11714-3582. To: Pilkington Aerospace, Kings Norton Birmingh Uk B38 8sr. To: Ppg Ind Inc, Huntsville Al 35804 0000. 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. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: 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. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.202. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. however, all proposal received within twenty (20 days) after the 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. Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements is cited in each individual solicitation. 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. Contractors not presently approved to furnish this item but who wish to pursue qualification, should contact the SM-ALC/BC, Source Development Office, 5111 Roberts Ave, Suite No. 5, McClellanAFB, CA 95652-1325, by letter, by phone (916)643-0728 or fax (916)643-0557. (Do not send requests for solicitation to these numbers). Contractor must be prepared to provide evidence of their capability to fulfill this requirement. 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 the Ombudsman, Allen Taylor at 916-643-5209 if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer. (Do not call this number to request copies of solicitations. We request that you exercise prudence before requesting a complete solicitation package. The Government incurs a cost in excess of $1.00 for each data card or $7.00 for each CD produced. It is recommended that prior to requesting a full solicitation package, you review the National Stock Number (NSN), part number and description of the asset/service in order to determine your capabilities to produce the asset/perform the service requested. Annual cost savings to the Government and the American taxpayers could be significant. (0185)

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