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16 -- HELICOPTER GRABBER POC Contact Point, JD Swed, (907)733-2231Additional Contact, Paula Nicklie, Purchasing Agnt, (907)683-9505 A device used for material handling and transport that is remotely controlled by a helicopter pilot. Fully self contained, the device should be powered by the helicopter electrical system. Constructed of aluminim to reduce its weight to 125 lbs. or less. It must be designed to hang underneath a helicopter and transport loads of 250 lbs. with a bulk of 55 gallon drums. The device must have the ability to pick up items 8'' in diameter and 20'' in length. This device must be able to operate in arctic temperatures and at the 20,000 feet elevation. (0053)

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