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17 -- NSN: 1710-01-098-5024; BAK-12 AIRCRAFT ARRESTING SYSTEM; P/N: 8043991-10 SOL F41608-99-R-20170 DUE 032299 POC The Point of Contact is A.C. DiRito, LDKSH, Phone: (210)925-4801, FAX: (210)925-1073, E-MAIL: ACDIRITO@LDGATE1.KELLY.AF.MIL E-MAIL: Send your E-Mail request to the POC, ACDIRITO@LDGATE1.KELLY.AF.MIL. NSN: 1710-01-098-5024; BAK-12 Aircraft Arresting System; P/N: 8043991-10; Requirements Contract, with a three year ordering period, will be solicited. Total BEQ of 56 ea. Predominant Material of Manufacture: Overall Steel and Aluminum; Size/ Dimensions: 125"L x 52"W x 67"H, 18,500 lbs.; Form. Fit and Function: The BAK-12 Aircraft Arresting System is used to bring a disabled aircraft to a safe stop when it is unable to stop on its own. Each system consists of two energy absorbers, two fairlead beams, two brake assemblies, one spare parts kit, two nylon tapes (1,500 ft long), two tape connectors, and 75 cable supports (donut). The energy absorbers are joined across the runway by a steel cable and two nylon tapes. The tapes are housed in the reels that play out during an engagement. The cable and nylon tapes are connected together by means of tape connectors. The cable is sustained 2 1/2" above the ground by cable supports (donut) for aircraft hook engagement. Note 22 Applies: The only approved source is ESCO, Inc., Aston, PA Mfg Code: 21439 All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified in this notice for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of an acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or Contracting Officer, but communicates Contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentially 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 the SA-ALC Acquisition Ombudsman at AC 210-925-5133 or send E-Mail to: ombudsman@www.kelly-afb.org. See Note(s) 22, 26,26 Posted 02/22/99 (D-SN300982). (0053)

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