5220---- SOLICITATION NUMBER FA8125-09-Q-0252, OC-ALC/PKEA TINKER AFB OK 73145-9124.  ITEM 0001 THROUGH 0139 - TOOLING FOR E-6 SLEP PROGRAM.    THIS REQUIREMENT IS A100% SOLE-SOURCE TO FTI INC. Qualification Requirements: Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award.  Award will be made only if the offeror, the product, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1.  The solicitation will identify the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements.  The approximate issue date of the solicitation will be 9 July 2009.  The approximate response date of the solicitation will be 27 July 2009 .  The solicitation will be available for download on the release date from https://www.fbo.gov .  Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office.  Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to Alan Lee at (405) 739-3515, fax (405) 734-7422, or email [email protected]. 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 (405) 736-3273.  DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.