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16 -- UH-1N HELICOPTER HOIST SOL F29650-98-T1044 DUE 082798 POC Lynn Marsh, Contracting Specialist, 505-846-2200; Pamela J. Vilhauer, Contracting Officer, 505-846-4925 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written request will not be issued. Solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are current through Federal Acquisition circular 97-4. This solicitation carries a DO rating C9E. The solicitation number is F29650-98-T1044, and is issued as a request for quotation, and shall be awarded in the aggregate. Based on responses Det 8, AFRL/PKOE, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, intends to award a sole source contract to Lucas Western Inc. dba Lucas Aerospace Cargo Systems. Provided other sources cannot furnish the items at more favorable terms for the purchase of three (3) each Lucas Western Rescue Hoist NSN 1680-01-058-3671, P/N 42305-1 and three (3) each "Re-useable Shipping Container" NSN 8145-01-076-7476. Standard commercial packaging and markings to ASTMD-3951-95 to be included. FOB is destination and delivery is 13 months after receipt of order. Delivery/Acceptance is 512 SOS, 4300 Hanger RD SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117. Alternate proposals will be accepted IAW 52.212-1(e). Firms responding, other than Lucas Aerospace Cargo Systems, must submit technical documentation (i.e. technical literature, brochures, etc.) for Rescue Hoist being offered. The technical documentation should provide sufficient technical data in order for the project office to determine whether the Rescue Hoist meet the required technical/functional specifications. Offerors must be able to transfer the manufacturers warranty to the Government and provide proof that the warranty is transferable. Offerors are to include Cage Code information and completed Representation Certification IAW FAR clause 52.212-3. Offers with supporting technical data/documentation are to be submitted to Det. 8 AFRL/PKOE, ATTN: Lynn Marsh, 2000 Wyoming Blvd, SE, Bldg. 20604, Room B9C, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5606 no later than 15 days after posting. FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 will be incorporated by reference at award. FAR clause 52.212-1 is incorporated by reference with the following exclusions: FAR 52.212-1(d) and FAR 52.212-1(i).The above mentioned clauses can be found in their entirety at the follow Web Site: http//farsite.hill.af.mil/. An ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors, primarily 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 in the pre-proposal phase of competitive, negotiated acquisitions. Before contacting the Ombudsman, potential offerors should first communicate with the Contracting Officer. In those instances where offerors cannot obtain resolution from the Contracting Officer, they are invited to contact the Ombudsman at the Phillips Operating Location of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Eugene Dewall, Deputy Director of Contracting, at (505) 846-4979 or 2251 Maxwell Avenue, SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5773. 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. The Technical Point of Contact is Msgt Colon at (505) 846-1587. For contracting issues please contact Lynn Marsh at (505) 846-2200 or Pamela J. Vilhauer at (505) 846-846-4925. Posted 08/10/98 (W-SN234820). (0222)

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