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53 -- SEAL, BALANCE PISTON SOL DAAJ09-96-R-0423 DUE 062896 POC Ernie Robinson, Contract Specialist, 314-263-0737, AMSAT-A-PLBC. Seal, Balance Piston, NSN: 5330-01-230-6972, P/N: 5043T32G02, Minimum Quantity 295 each, Maximum Quantity 819 each. A five year firm fixed price Indefinite Quantity Contract is contemplated. The first year ordering quantity is 295 each with F.O.B. Destination to Red River Army Depot, Texarkana, TX. All offerors must meet prequalification requirements in order to be eligible for award. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for this or future solicitations by submitting documentation in accordance with the Competition Advocate's Shopping List (CASL) procedures. These procedures may be obtained from the Competition Advocate's Office (AMSAT-DP) 314-263-1712. No phone requests will be accepted. Requests will be by Fax 314-263-9012 or mail only. This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set Aside. Justification For Other Than Full and Open Competition is FAR 6.302-1. Approved sources are Hansen Engineering and Machinery Co. Inc., Danvers Industrial Park, Danvers, MA 01923; Omega Engineering Corp., Ward Hill Industrial Pk., Haverhill, MA 01935 and Kerns Manufacturing Corp., 37-14 29th St., Long Island City, NY 11101-2612. Numbered Note 26 also applies to this requirement. See Numbered Note(s): 23. (0135)

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