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H -- CDU DATA RECEPTACLE DATA CARTRIDGE SOL F09603-98-R-42921 DUE 041598 POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Barbara Singleton/Lkkb/[912]926-0874 Subject solicitation is initiated to require a modification of an existing Aircraft Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) contract with E- Systems; contract F09603-94-C-0850 with a period of performance from Feb 98 through 30 Sep 98 and one option year from 1 Oct 98 through 30 Sep 99. Modifications of the existing contract is required in support of three Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) Ground Support System (GSS) items common to the aircraft. The supplies and services to be acquired in this effort are supply support, to include initial lauy-in, repair and replenishment of three non-government managed GSS items that are common to the aircraft CLS for the JSTARS. To obtain a copy of solicitation package send a written request or a FAX (912) 926-7572. The approximate issue/response date will be 16 Mar 98. To: Raytheon E-Systems Inc, Greenville Tx 75403-6056. 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. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the contacting officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate serious 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 inthe evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Chief, Contract Policy Division, at 912-926-2604. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve your concerns. See Note (s) 22,26. (0055)

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