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16 -- F-16 WEAPON SYSTEM SOL F42620-98-R-BBBBL POC For copy, Wanda Peterson/Lfks/[801]777-5856, For additional information contact Wanda Peterson/Lfks/[801]777-5856 The following information is provided to do a Market Survey of Industry to see if there are any potential contractors, in addition to Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems (LMTAS) Ft Worth TX 76101, who have the skills and knowledge required to complete this effort. This acquisition is for initial provisioning requirements for the F-16 weapon system, Ogden Air Logistics Center (00-ALC). This anticipated effort will be a follow on contract to the current USAF/EPAF and FMS provisioning contracts. The United States Air Force is in the process of preparing a Justification and Approval Document to gain the required approval to issue a sole source request for proposal to LMTAS. Provisioning includes the process of determining and acquiring the range and quantity of spare and repair parts for all levels of supply and maintenance, and support and test equipment required to operate and maintain an end item for an initial period of service. Provisioning technical documentation is the data needed for the identification, selection, determination of initial requirements, and cataloging of support items to be acquired through the provisioning process. It includes such things as provisioning lists and logistics support analysis summaries. There is no available data package (drawings and specifications). Subject to the Government's consideration, a viable source, which is not already qualified to provide the requisite provisioning, will submit a concise and program specific response presenting sufficient information to substantiate that they have (1) the necessary knowledge and understanding of the requirements; (2) they possess a unique body of corporate knowledge encompassing all facets of the F-16 Multinational Fighter Program; (3) possess the F-16 data base for the identification of items that will require initial provisioning data for the aircraft. The proposed contract action is for initial provisioning requirements for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources. The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and the applicable FAR citation is 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) for USAF. The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for the foreign requirements is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(4) and the applicable FAR citation is 6.302-4(a)(2). Potential offeror's may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Potential offerors are requested to submit two (2) copies of an unclassified response (limited to 30 pages) within 10 days after publication of this notice to 00-ALC/LFKS, 6072 Fir Ave., Hill AFB UT 84056-5820, Attn: Wanda Peterson, Contracting Officer. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm listed. Requests for further information regarding this announcement should be directed to the Contracting Officer. No telephone or FAX requests. Only written requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. (0052)

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