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76 -- BOOKS AND/OR BOOKS ON CD SOL F33600-98-Q-1401 DUE 022698 POC For copy, L. Price/Pkwrm/[937]257-8344, For additional information contact L. Price/Pkwrm/[937]257-8344 This is a combination synopsis solicitation for the purchase of the following commercial items in support of Base and Field Libraries Worldwide: 66 Sets -- Encyclopedia Britannica 1998; 67 Ea -- Encyclopedia Britannica CD 1997. All quotes must be FOB destination and prices must include shipping/handling for each destination. All destinations are stateside or APO addresses. Interested parties may fax a request for shipping addresses to: Lu Ann Price, ASC/PKWRM, (937) 257-6390. This requirement will be purchased as a commercial acquisition under Part 13 of the FAR. 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 notparticipate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations please contact "Lu Ann Price, Contract Negotiator, (937) 257-8344, ext 4487, 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 12 Feb 98. The anticipated award date will be 02 Mar 98. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. 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. (0043)

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