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30 -- CLUTCH ASSY, FRI SOL DAAJ09-96-R-0578 DUE 083096 POC Frederick L. Thompson, Contract Specialist, AMSAT-A-PLBD, (314) 263- 0753, Rita Surgeon, Contracting Officer, (314) 263-0742. NSN: 3010-01-364-2470, P/N: 7-311310003-9, IAW ATCOM Source Control Drawing 7-311310003-9, Rev J, applicable to the AH-64 Aircraft. This procurement will be a five year, Indefinite Quantity Contract, with a minimum quantity of 279 each, and a maximum quantity of 716 each. FOB Destination with required delivery of 279 each minimum quantity; 112 each to New Cumberland, PA., 11 each to Stockton, CA., and 156 each to Texarkana, TX. Deliveries with FIrst Article Test at a rate of 31 each, 618 DACA and 31 each per month thereafater. First Article Test Report due 408 DACA. Required deliveries without First Article Test is 31 each 390 DACA and 31 each monthly thereafter. This procurement requires prequalification. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Authority and justification is FAR 6.302-1, Only One Source or Only a Limited Number of Responsible Sources. This proposed contract action is for supplies for which the GOvernment does not have specifications and drawings to permit full and open competition; however, it is restricted to approved source(s) McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company, Mesa, AZ; Boeing Precision Gear Incorporated, Chicago, IL; The Purdy Corporation, Manchester, CT; Fenn Manufacturing Company, Newington, CT; Precision Gear Incorporated, Flushing, NY; and W & G Machine Company, Hamden, CT. This item is a Non-Flight Safety Part that requires Engineering Testing. The estimated cost of testing will be added to offers received, from approved sources who are not tested, for evaluation purposes. The time required for approval of new supplies is such that award and delivery cannot be delayed pending approval of new source. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for future solicitations IAW the instructions contained in Section L of the solicitation. Informations on meeting of qualifications may also be obtained from ATCOM, ATTN: AMSAT-R-EBF address as shown. See notes 23 and 26. Subject to availability of funds. (0204)

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