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J -- REPAIR MAIN GEARBOX AND ELASTOMERIC SOL F09603-98-R-62767 DUE 010598 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact William Walton/Lukb/[912]926-7270 This planning PR is initiated to obtain a firm fixed price/requirements type contract with ordering periods for the repair/ overhaul of the Main Gear Box and the Elastomeric Main Rotor Hub and components applicable to the MH-53J helicopter. Item 0002 17. This planning PR is initiated to obtain a firm fixed price/requirements type contract with ordering periods for the repair/overhaul of the MH-53J Main Gearbox and Elastomeric Rotor Hub and components. FAX NR: 912-926-7572 The approximate issue/response date will be 05 Dec 97. To: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp, Stratford Ct 06497-9129. 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. All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the contacting officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate serious 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. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Chief, Contract Policy Division, at 912-926-2604. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve your concerns. See Note (s) 9. (0318)

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