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Y -- FY97 MCA PROGRAM, WAREHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, STATE OF QATAR SOL DACA78-97-R-0013 DUE 052097 POC Contract Specialist Deborah McFarland (540) 665-3678 (Site Code DACA78) In accordance with the provisions of FAR 6.302-1(c), it is deemed essential to the Government's requirements to use particular brand name manufacturers for a percentage of the mechanical and electrical equipment integrated into this follow-on construction project, for the purpose of common operation and maintenance of systems (to include training and manuals), functional reliability, reduction of spare parts stockage; and in consideration of the ultimate manpower expectations at the site. Justification and approval, as required by FAR 6.302-1(c), 6.303, and 6.304 has been obtained. (0122)

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