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28 -- AUXILLIARY POWER UNITS FOR THE AH-64D APACHE LONGBOW HELICOPTERS SOL DAAJ09-97-Q-0454 POC Contact Clyde Hightower, AMSAT-A-PMCB, Contract Specialist, (314) 263-0721. The proposed acquisition is for supplies for which the Government does not have detailed design data, manufacturing drawings, material or process specifications. Interesting contractors must be able to demonstrate they possess data, skill, and technical expertise to perform this requirement within the schedule timeframe for delivery (2 in 1997, 5 in 1998, 5 in 1999, 6 in 2000, and 12 in 2001). The Government anticipate awarding the contract to Allied Signal Engines, 111 South 34th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85072 because the time required for approval of new suppliers is such that award and delivery cannot be delayed pending approval of new source(s). All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. Other firms are encouraged to compete for future solicitations by contacting ATCOM Competition Advocacy & Spares Management Office, (314) 263-2424. See Numbered Note 22. (0348)

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