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16 -- CRASH WORTHY FUEL SYSTEM SOL USZA95-98-R-0017 DUE 042498 POC Richard Cooney (757) 878-5223 X251 or FAX (757) 878-4199 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, rcooney@tapo.eustis.army.mil. The Technology Applications Contracting Office proposes to acquire 13 each Crash Worthy Fuel Systems applicable to the A/MH-6 helicopter on an other than full and open competitive basis from a small business firm Robertson Aviation, Tempe Arizona. Robertson Aviation's part number for the fuel system is HM-027. Inspection/Acceptance shall be at Origin. The FOB Point is Destination. The Standard Industrial Classification applicable to this contract action is 2470. The Size standard is 1000. The fuel system is a commercial item. Commercial procedures at outline at FAR Parts 12 and 13.6 are applicable. The RFP will be issued on 14 April 1998. The closing date is 24 April 1998. The Government owns no technical data applicable to the fuel system. Robertson Aviation own all design rights and is the only known manufacturer. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by the specified closing date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. (0100)

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