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V -- C.W.N. AIRPLANE SOL IFB R2-96-34 DUE 042496 POC Contact J.B. Hite, 303/275-5274, Contracting Officer Christine O'Guin Project involves furnishing a pressurized, high wing, multi engine airplane, fully operated and maintained, on a call-when-needed basis. The designated base is Jefferson County Airport, 10900 West 120th Avenue, Broomfield, CO 80020, 5500 MSL, with a mandatory availability period of June 15, 1996 through September 15, 1996. The airplane must have a seating capacity for a minimum of 4 passengers, including the pilot. The airplane must be equipped with UHF 920 and VHF 720 radios. At a pressure altitude of 10,000 feet, outside air temperature of 25 c, the airplane must be able to maintain a positive rate of climb of at least 40 feet per minute with the critical engine inoperative, and have a maneuvering speed (Va) of at least 140 knots CAS both at the maximum certificate gross weight. Solicitation documents will be available approximately March 25, 1996. This requirement is a 100 percent small business set-aside. (0065)

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