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10 -- CONTRACT AWARDED FOR 20 F402-RR-408A ENGINES FOR U.S. MARINE CORPS POC Betty Estey, AIR-2.3.4.2.1, Phone (301) 757-5192 CNT N00019-96-C-0183 AMT $82,771,266.85 DTD 070197 TO Rolls Royce Military Aerospace Engines,LTD, PO Box 3, Filton Bristol, England WEB: An advanced acquisition contract with options was awarded to Rolls Royce for the FY98 F402-RR-408 engines. The options are for 11-12 engines & preinstallations kits plus 6 spares for the USMC. Two spare engines were purchased for the Italian Navy., N00019-96-C-0183. E-MAIL: esteybm.jfk@navair.navy.mil, esteybm.jfk@navair.navy.mil. (0209)

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