Asc/Pkwr Area C Bldg 1 Rm 111, 1940 Allbrook Drive Ste 3, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309

39 -- AIR MAIL TERMINAL SYSTEMS SOL F33600-98-R-0078 DUE 070798 POC For copy,, For additional information contact D. Dowty/Pkwrm/ [937]257-8344 Design, fabricate and install material handling systems in the Air Mail Terminals at Naha AB, Japan and Yokota AB, Japan. The system at Naha AB consists of extendable slider bed conveyors; the system at Yokota AB consists of extendable belt conveyors, slider bed belt conveyors and bin shelving. Training government personnel on the operation and maintenance of the equipment is required. The specs, data requirements and contractor information will be available on the internet upon issuance of the RFP at: http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs/pixslibr/mmhs/mmhs.htm. Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of an Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director 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 "DEBORAH J. DOWTY, CONTRACTING OFFICER, (937) 257-8344, EXT 4496, FAX (937) 257-6390, ASC/PKWRM, BUILDING 1, AREA C, 1940 ALLBROOK DRIVE, SUITE 3, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-5309." When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality 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 01 JUN 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. See Note (s) 1 & 26. (0111)

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