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39 -- MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT SOL N66001-98-Q-0413 DUE 031898 POC Purchasing Agent, Ms. Claudine Huggins, Code D222, (619)524-3671. Contracting Officer, Ms. Cindy Frision, (619)524-2354. The government intends to procure on a sole source basis (8) WINCH DRUMS, P/N: 472050900101 from INTEROCEAN SYSTEMS parts must be compatible with Interocean model 72050 lightweight winch. Anticipated award date: 98 MAR 19. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, supplemented with information included in this notice. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are applicable and in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) and the Defense Acquisition Circular. It is the contractors responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. No RFQ will be prepared or made available. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on technically acceptable low bids. "Note 22 applies, however, all offers received within 15 days (in lieu of 45 days) after date of publication of original synopsis will be considered by theGovernment." See Numbered Notes from any Monday edition of the CBD. Interested parties are invited to respond to this synopsis. Please call (619) 524-3671 or fax in quote to (619)524-2412. Questions may be directed to the Purchasing Agent responsible for this action. The applicable Standard Industrial Code (SIC) and Size Standard is: 3531. (0061)

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