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61 -- ARMATURE, GENERATOR SOL DAAJ09-97-Q-0183 DUE 112596 POC Patrick Downs, Contract Specialist, AMSAT-A-PLBB, 314-263- 0755/Datafax 314-263-9001, Beverly H. Ratliff, Contracting Officer, 314-263-0769. NSN: 6115-00-241-2329, P/N: 23047-1052, applicable to the AH-1 aircraft in accordance with ATCOM Source Control Drawing Number 23047-1052. A firm fixed-price contract is anticipated for a quantity of 21 each, FOB Destination, with required delivery of 10 each within 180 days ADC and 11 each per month thereafter to Texarkana, TX. This procurement requires prequalification. Contractors who desire to be prequalified must submit qualification documentation in accordance with ATCOM qualification procedures. Authority and justification is FAR 6.302-1, the Government's requirements can only be satisfied by unique supplies available from only one 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. The Government anticipates a sole source contract with Lucas Aerospace Power Equipment Corp. of Aurora, OH. The time required for acquisition of this item is such that award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for future solicitations. Information on how to become an approved source may be obtained from ATCOM, ATTN: AMSAT-R-EB, at the same address as shown above. See notes 22, 23, and 26. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds. (0309)

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