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Y -- CONSTRUCTION REFURBISHMENT SOL F33600-98-R-0013A DUE 032698 POC For copy, R. Hill/Pkwtp/[937]257-7298, For additional information contact R. Hill/Pkwtp/[937]257-7298 CONSTRUCTION REFURBISHMENT, AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS CENTER, FOREIGN MILITARY SALES OFFICE (ASC/PKWTP) IS CONTEMPLATING THE ACQUISITION OF TWO (2) CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS IN TIAF, SAUDI ARABIA. THIS SIX MONTH ACQUISITION ENCOMPASSES REPAIR, REFURBISHMENT AND MINOR CONSTRUCTION OF 1) AVIONICS SHOP BLDG AND 2) AIRCRAFT SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SHOP BLDG. THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION IS BETWEEN $250,000 AND $500,000. THE CONTRACT TYPE ANTICIPATED IS FIRM-FIXED PRICE (FFP). THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE LABOR, MATERIAL,EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION AND SUPERVISION TO PERFORM THIS EFFORT. THE SUCCESSFUL CONTRACTOR MUST POSSESS A CURRENT SAUDI ARABIAN MINISTRY OF COMMERCE COMMERCIAL REGISTRATION. THEREFORE, ONLY THOSE REGISTERED TO DO BUSINESS IN SAUDI ARABIA WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. THE CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS IS 45 DAYS FROM RELEASE OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). RFP RELEASE IS ESTIMATED TO BE 9 FEBRUARY 98, MR. STEPHEN J. PLAISTED HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS OMBUDSMAN TO HEAR CONCERNS FROM OFFERORS, DURING THE PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT. THE PURPOSE OF THE OMBUDSMAN IS TO COMMUNICATE CONTRACTOR CONCERNS, ISSUES, DISAGREEMENTS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNEMENT PERSONNEL, EXISTENCE OF AN OMBUDSMAN DOES NOT DIMINISH THE AUTHORITY OF THE PROGRAM MANAGER OR THE CONTRACTING OFFICER. ACCORDINGLY, THE OMBUDSMAN DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE PREPARATION OF SOLICITATIONS, THE EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS OR THE SOURCE SELECTION PROCESS AND, THEREFORE, FOR ROUTINE MATTERS ON INDIVIDUAL SOLICITATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT RON HILL (937) 257-7298, EXTENSION 4528. WHEN REQUESTED THE OMBUDSMAN WILL MAINTAIN STRICT CONFIDENTIALLY AS TO THE SOURCE OF THE CONCERN. SHOULD YOU DESIRE TO CONTACT THE OMBUDSMAN, MR PLAISTED CAN BE REACHED AT (937) 255-9095. The approximate issue/response date will be 09 Feb 98. 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. (0008)

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