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30 -- CONNECTING LINK, RIG SOL DAAJ09-96-R-0187 DUE 020296 POC Sharon Jamroz, Buyer, AMSAT-A-PLBD, (314) 263-0741. Art Kruse Contracting Officer, (314) 263-0733. NSN 3040-01-154-7056, P/N 1168851-101, 19 ea Applicable to the AH-64 Aircraft. FOB Destination with required delivery of 14 ea 180 days ADC to New Cumberland, PA; 5 ea 180 day ADC to Stockton, CA. This procurement requires prequalifications. Contractions who desire to be prequalified must submit qualification documentation in accordance with procedures contained in Section L of the solicitation. The GOvernment anticipates entering into a sole source contract with Menasco/Coltec Industries, Inc., 4000 S. Highway 15, Euless, TX 76040. Under the authority of FAR 6.301-1 based on the determination that Government's needs can only be satisfied by unique supplies available from one source and/or in which there is an existence of limited rights in data. This proposed action is for supplies for which the Government does not have specifications and drawings to permit full and open competition. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval in order to complete for future solicitation. Information on meeting of qualifications may also be obtained from ATCOM, ATTN: AMSAT-R-EB address as shown. See Notes 22 and 23. Subject to the availability of funds. (0354)

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