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16 -- SWASHPLATE, CONTROLL SOL DAAJ09-96-Q-1493 DUE 092096 POC Vivian Fortenberry, Procurement Technician, (314) 263-0767 or Rita Surgeon, Contracting Officer, (314) 263-0742. NSN: 1615-01-313-2243, P/N: 7-311527061, 26 each, IAW ATCOM Procurement Package 7-311527061, Rev A, Applicable to the AH-64 Aircraft. F.O.B. Destination with required delivery of with First Article Test 26 each 482 ADC to New Cumberland, PA, First Article Test Report due 312 days ADC. Without First Article Test 26 each 360 ADC to New Cumberland, PA. This procurement requires prequalification. All responsible sources may submit a quote 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 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 sources The Purdy Corporation, Manchester, CT; Fenn Manufacturing Company, Newington, CT; Tempe Precision Aircraft Company, Tempe, AZ; McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Mesa, AZ. The time required for approval of new suppliers is such that award and delivery cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for future solicitations. Instructions are contained in Section L of the solicitation. Information on meeting of qualifications may also be obtained from ATCOM, ATTN: AMSAT-R-EBA, address as shown above. See Note(s): 22 and 26. (0233)

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