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31 -- BEARING, BALL ANNULA SOL DAAJ09-96-R-0063 DUE 021096 POC Brandon Hunt, Buyer, AMSAT-A-PLBD, (314) 263-0739. Datafax: 314 263-9012. A.L. Kruse, Contracting Officer, (314) 263-0733. NSN 3110-01-336-3525 P/N 7-311511103-5, 74 ea IAW MDHS Source Control Drawing 7-311511103, Rev C, Applicable to the AH-64 Aircraft. FOB Destination with required delivery of 74 ea 90 days ADC to New Cumberland, PA. This procurement requires prequalification. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Authority and justification is FAR 6.302-1, Only One Source or Only a Limited Number of Responsible Sources. This proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government does not have specifications and drawings to permit full and open competition; however, it is restricted to approved source(s) McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., and Kaydon Corp. The time required for approval of new supplies is such that award and delivery cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for future solicitations IAW the instructions contained in Section L of the solicitation. Information on meeting of qualifications may also be obtained from ATCOM, ATTN: AMSAT-R-EB address as shown. See notes 23. Subject to the availability of funds. (0340)

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