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16 -- PISTON, LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER APPLICABLE TO THE APACHE AIRCRAFT SOL DAAJ09-97-Q-0137 DUE 031998 POC Marion L. Henry, Purchasing Agent (205) 955-9286 or Howard Uptain, Contracting Officer (205) 955-9226 NSN: 1615-01-153-2316, Part number 1168152-103, quantity 15 each. Fax number 205-955-7014. The Government proposes to acquire on an other than full and open competitive basis the above services from Boeing/McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company, 5000 East McDowell Road, Mesa, AZ 85215-9797 Cage 02731 or Coltec Industries, Menasco Aerosystems Div., 4000 South Highway 157, Euless, Texas 76040, Cage 39661. The Government does not have the necessary technical data package to provide for competitive acquisition. First Article Testing Required. Note 22 applies. (0040)

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