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16 -- RELEASE, CARGO PARACHUTE SOL DAAK01-96-B-0059 DUE 100896 POC John W. Traylor, Contract Specialist (314) 263-3277 or Marie T. Pendergast, Contracting Officer. National Stock Number 1670-01-097-8817. P/N 11-1-565-2. Three year requirements type contract with total estimated quantity of 443 each, as follows: First year-143 each, 2nd year-150 each, 3rd year-150 each. Release, Cargo Parachute. General characteristics item description: C/O Timer, Delay, Release; connector, cargo parachute; slide, toggle lock; front and back plate; upper and lower suspension link; retaining clamp assembly; clevis; toggle; shaft, toggle; stud; guide, arming wire; stud, clevis; sleeve, suspension link; bolt, sleeve; bolt, clevis;arming wire and landyard; nut, self-locking; screw, hexagon; guide, sling; use on air delivery equipment. This is a 100% Small Business Set Aside. Delivery will be FOB Destination to New Cumberland, PA (143 each). Delivery required is 143 each 330 days after contract award. All responsible sources may submit a bid /proposal which will be considered by the agency. See notes 1 and 9. (0241)

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