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16 -- LINK ASSY, LOWER, BRACE, MLG SOL F42630-98-R-62750 DUE 120497 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Landing Gear/Photo/Likl/[801]777-6501 Item 0001 NSN 1620-00-824-2889 P/N: 4G12001-101C, Link assy, lower brace, MLG, Dim: 21.8" X 8.15" X 7.2", MTL: 300M steel, Func: Supports the landing gear in the down position. Additional sources: Special Projects Mfg Co, Fort Worth TX; L and S Machine Co, Wichita KS; McSwain Mfg Corp; Hydro/Mil Co, Chatsworth CA. 54ea. Applicable to: C5a/B M.L.G.. Destn: Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5825. Delivery: 31 Dec 99 54 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) all The approximate issue/response date will be 04 Nov 97. To: Miw Aerospace, Kent Wa 98032 0802. To: Eagle Tool & Machine Co, Springfield Oh 45506-0179. To: Vahl Inc, Brooklyn Ny 11220 4815. To: International Precision Inc, Chatsworth Ca 91313-0000. To: All Tools Inc, Cleveland Oh 44144-1105. 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. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after 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. 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. This proposed procurement is under a 100 percent small business set aside, the size standard for which is 1,000 employees. 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) 1,26. (0288)

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