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16 -- STRAP ASSEMBLY, TAIL SOL DAAJ09-96-Q-1333 DUE 081296 POC Madeline Riehl, Contract Specialist, 314-263-0788, Pamela Moran, Contracting Officer, 314-263-0782, datafax 314-263-9012. NSN: 1615-01-172-4974, P/N: 7-211421035-7, Min Qty: 88 each, Max Qty: 268 each, applicable to the AH-64 Aircraft. A five year firm fixed price indefinite-quantity contract is contemplated. All deliveries and subsequent deliveries will be FOB origin. The parts being procured under this solicitation are identified as Flight Safety Parts. In accordance with Army policy pertaining to such parts, all offerors must meet qualification requirements, which includes engineering and fatigue testing, in order to be eligible for award. This procurement is limited to only those sources who have been approved in accordance with ATCOM source approval procedures. Firms are encouraged to seek approval in order to compete for future solicitations by submitting documentation in accordance with the Competition Advocate's Shopping List procedures. The only source which has been tested and approved at this time is McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company, 5000 E. McDowell Road, Mesa, AZ. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0190)

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