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70 -- UPGRADED DATA TRANSFER UNIT SOL F42620-99-Q-23599 DUE 012699 POC For copy, PKX-2/Pamala Chaffee/(FAX)801-777-7522, For additional information contact Aircraft Spares/Lfke/[801]777-5777 WEB: Click here to obtain/view solicitation., http://contracting.hill.af.mil/html/2099q23599/air2099q23599.htm. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail Buyer*****, ROBERTSJ@HILLWPOS.HILL.AF.MIL. Item 0001 NSN 7025-01-406-5838WF P/N: 35Y1000000, Supports exchange of data between itself and F-16 aircraft avionics system. Contains circuit cards and various other electronic components. Dim: 8.6 in x 5.8 in x 4.5". 1ea. Applicable to: F16 & A-10. Destn: FMS Countries. Delivery:31 Jan 2000 1 ea The approximate issue/response date will be 05 JAN 1999. The anticipated award date will be 26 Jan 1999. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Orbital Sciences Corporation, Germantown Md 20874-1182. 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 in connection 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. ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for contact award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil The cost to the Government to breakout this part and acquire it competitively has been determined to exceed the projected savings over the life span of the part. Posted 12/16/98 (I-SN280993). (0350)

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