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17 -- PECULIAR SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (TOOLS FOR THE F-402 ENGINE) SOL N68335-98-Q-0244 DUE 061598 POC Michael J. Markle (732) 323-7339 Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) for the F-402 engine, consisting of the following items: (1)Socket, #2 Brg, P/N SWE10437, (1) Socket, P/N SWE10637, (4) Anchoring Assembly, P/N SWE20453, (6) Stand/Anchor Assembly, P/N SWE20454, (4) Anchor Assembly, P/N SWE20459, (4) Socket Assembly, P/N SWE20653, (2) Socket Assembly, P/N SWE20654, (4) Socket Assembly, P/N 20659, (4) Anchor Plate Assembly, P/N SWE847240. This acquisition is for supplies for which the Government does not own specifications or drawings to permit full and open competition. The Government intends to procure this item under the authority of U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Waukesha Bearings Corporation, Sweeney Division, Englewood, CO, as the designer, developer and sole manufacturer of the PSE to be acquired, is the only known source with the knowledge, experience and technical data necessary for the manufacture of the PSE involved. Firms that recognize and produce the required item are encouraged to identify themselves. All reaponsible sources may submit a proposal which may be considered by the Government in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. See Note 22. (0148)

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