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H -- FMVSS NO. 121 -- AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS SOL DTNH22-97-Q-01150 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Margaret Bryant, Contract Specialist, (202) 366-9887, or Janice B. Flemming, Contracting Officer, (202) 366-9564 E-MAIL: Dept. of Transportation, Washington, D.C., 62645041@eln.attmail.com. The objective of this procurement is to obtain the necessary personnel, materials, equipment and services to perform compliance testing to determine conformance to the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems." Tests shall be conducted at the Transportation Research Center (TRC), East Liberty, Ohio. Bidder must have the necessary materials and equipment capable of meeting the testing requirements as specified by the Laboratory Test Procedure TP-121V-03. The Government may require a demonstration test at the offeror's expense prior to award using the test facilities at TRC, materials, personnel and equipment that the offeror proposes to use in the performance of this work. A twelve (12) month period of performance is contemplated. Manufacturers of vehicles and/or components to be tested are not eligible for award. To obtain a copy of the Request For Quotation (RFQ), bidders must submit a written request. The anticipated issue date of the RFQ is on or about August 21, 1997. (AC0729054-01) (0210)

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