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R -- PEACEKEEPER STAGE 1 PROPELLANT SOL F42650-98-T-3138 DUE 041498 POC For copy, PKOA/Evelyn Stoltz/(FAX)801-777-6528, For additional information contact Martha Scott/Pkoss/[801]777-0199 Services to produce bulk modulus data consistent with data from previous test cycles performed by Thiokol Corp. on Peacekeeper Stage 1 propellant which is an HTPB (hydroxy-terminated polybutadiene) class 1.3 C propellant. Final verification and acceptance of the BMTA will involve a performance test on PK stg. 1 samples. The resulting bulk modulus data must be within +/-10% of the contractor data. Delivery: 90 days ARO Contractors only known qualified sources. The approximate issue/response date will be 25 Mar 98. The anticipated award date will be 30 Apr 98. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Thiokol Corp, Brigham City UT 84302. To: Naval Air Warfare Center, China Lake CA 93555. 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. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities inconnection 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. 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 Brent W. Kendall if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. (0064)

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