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28 -- SEAL, METALLIC, SPECI SOL DAAJ09-97-R-0172 DUE 022497 POC Ernie L. Robinson, Contract Specialist, AMSAT-A-PLBC, (314) 263-0737. Noun: Seal, Matellic, Speci, NSN:2840-01-379-5689; P/N: 6055T05G06; Minimum Quantity 120 each, Maximum Quantity 840 each. A five year firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is contemplated. The first year ordering quantity is 120 each with F.O.B. origin to Red River Army Depot, Texarkana, TX. All offerors must meet prequalification requirements in order to be eligible for award. Frims are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for this or future solicitation by submitting documentation in accordance with the Competition Advocate's Shopping List (CASL) procedures. Only approved sources who have successfully completed the required engineering test will be considered for award of this flight safety part. The only approved source is General Electric Company Aircraft Engines, 1000 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA (0031)

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