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16 -- PROVIDE FIBERGLASS SKIS FOR UH-60A HELICOPTERS, FORT WAINWRIGHT, ALASKA SOL DAHC76-96-R-0015 DUE 071596 POC Contact Point, Rosalie Kvitek, Contract Specialist, or Shirley A. Lucas, Contracting Officer at (907) 384-7105 or Facsimile (907) 384-7112 (Site Code DAHC76) The U.S. Army intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Airglas Engineering Co., Inc., Anchorage, Alaska under authority of FAR 6.302, for six (6) sets of fiberglass skis for HU-60A Helicopters, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The main body of the skis are constructed of fiberglass isophthalic polyester with a top finish of Dusty Black or Rough Black isophthalic polyester gel coating, and a bottom finish of graphite filled epoxy resin finished with a Teflon urethane coating. Skis are fixed penetration wheel skis with main wheels protruding six inches below ski level when in snow, and three inches under the ski when on hard surfaces. A full swivel tail wheel is spring mounted on the aft of each ski to protect the ski during ground landing and allow the use of the most simple type rigging system to maintain the flight attitude of the ski. Landing gear skis consist of two main skis installed on the main gear using axle adapters on the skis and an adapter kit mounted on the main landing gear axles. Since the UH-60A helicopters will be utilized as Medical Evacuation Helicopters, the right main wheel ski must be hinged to allow for the use of a rescue hoist. When skis are removed, the adapter kit may remain installed to allow for ease of reinstallation of skis. One tail ski is mounted on the tail wheel using axle adapters. Safety cables and spring cylinders are mounted on all skis to maintain flight attitude and to prevent damage to the skis during flight. Interested persons may identify their interest and ability to respond to the Government's requirement. All responses will be given consideration. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. See numbered Note 22. (0144)

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