Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Code 230000D, 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 93555-6100

61 -- LITHIUM THERMAL BATTERY SOL N68936-97-Q-2179 DUE 072297 POC Phyllis Jenkins, Purchase Agent, (619) 939-4277 The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on an Other Than Full And Open Competition basis 60 Each Lithium Thermal Batteries from Eagle-Picher, P.O. Box 47, Joplin, MO 64802 based on electrical compatibility and mechanical form fit. Drawing Number 639AS9458 will be mailed as an attachment to the Request For Quote. Any firms believing they can provide these batteries shall submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Officer no later than 5 DAYS after the date of publication of this notice, clearly showing its ability to provide the required equipment. All requests shall be in writing and may be faxed to 619-939-4290, or sent by mail to NAWCWPNS, Code 230000D, Attn: Phyllis Jenkins, China Lake, CA 93555-6100. Request for quote will be available on or about 22 July. Award is expected to be made on or about 30 July. (0167)

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