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H -- CLS FOR J-STARS E-8C SOL F09603-98-R-42922 DUE 030998 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Barbara Singleton/Lkkb/[912]926-0874 Subject solicitation is to procure long lead component parts for the E-8C Joint Stars, T-3 (test) Aircraft in support of the Joint Stars "Wing Structure Enhancement Program" (WSEP). For further information contact Barbara Singleton/LKKB/(912)926-0874. FAX (912 )926-5407 The approximate issue/response date will be 06 Feb 98. To: Raytheon E-Systems Inc, Greenville Tx 75403-6056. 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. 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 satisfiedby 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) 22,26. (0020)

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