16 -- Sole Source: Hamilton Sundstrand, Pump Assy 11 ea

17. Item 0001 NSN 1650011611597HS P/N: 731828A 11 EAApplicable to: KC135 Destination: TINKER AFB OK. Delivery: 30 days after receipt of order. PUMP ASSY The approximate issue/response date will be 31 JAN 2003. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND, 1 HAMILTON RD, WINDSOR LOCKS CT 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 one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Note: 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 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 Ombudsman at +1 (555) 000-0000. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Note: Faxed solicitation requests can be submitted to Jennifer Anderson, OC-ALC/LGKAB, Tinker AFB OK 73145-3015, FAX NUMBER +1 (555) 000-0000. 26. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government?s requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.