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30 -- CONNECTING LINK, RIG SOL DAAJ09-96-R-0385 DUE 063096 POC Point of contact is Mr. Mike Perez, A/C 314-263-0564, datafax 314-263 9012, E-Mail: perezm@acq.stl.army.mil. NSN: 3040-01-307-8966, P/N: 7-311527035-43 in accordance with same McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems (MDHS) part number, applicable to the AH-64 Apache aircraft. FOB Origin with delivery of 350 each to XU Transportation Officer, Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna, New Cumberland, PA 17070. An indefinite quantity type contract is requested, with a five year ordering period. 350 each Year One minimum ordering quantity. Year Two through Five ordering quantities: 94 each. Maximum ordering quantity: 726 each. Flight Safety Part requiring engineering testing. Only approved sources who have successfully completed the required engineering test will be considered for award of this flight safety part. This procurement requires prequalification. Contractors who desire to be prequalified must submit qualification documentation in accordance with procedures contained in Section I of the solicitation. This proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government does not own specifications or drawings. It is restricted to the following approved source: McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems, Mesa, AZ. Firms that recognize and can produce the required item described above are encouraged to identify themselves to the Contracting Officer and provide supporting evidence which will permit their participation in the current or future solicitations. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. This requirement is being procured under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). See Notes 12 and 22. (0096)

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