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93 -- MILITARY TANDEM TETHER BUNDLES, SYSTEM MTB 150302 SOL N61331-98-Q-3009 DUE 021398 POC Inge McCaughey, Purchasing Agent, (850)234-4719, Carol A. Dreger, Contracting Officer, (850)234-4863 The Coastal Systems Station, Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Panama City, FL intends to award a sole source purchase order to Strong Enterprises for 22 each System MTTB-150302 Military Tandem Tether Bundles. This action is not suitable for full and open competition for the following reason: The Military Tandem Tether Bundle produced by Strong Enterprises is the only Tandem Tether Bundle certified by MARCORPSYSCOM under the Airborne Capabilities Enhancement Program. Other interested sources may contact GSYGT Hanson at MARCORPSYSCOM, Quantico VA, or Ken Powell, Code A53, CSS, for certification requirements and process. Note 22 applies. (0033)

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