Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Code 230000D, 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 93555-6100

34 -- 750 TON PRESS SOL N68936-98-Q-2236 DUE 091398 POC Shelli Burt, Purchasing Agent, 760-939-4236, FAX: 760-927-3488 The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to procure on a competitive basis 750 Ton Press. The press will be used to compress and apply loads to a test object with a metal matrix composite of over 1 million pounds. Additional specifications will be provided with the Request for Quote (RFQ). The SIC Code is 3549, Size Standard is 500. All requests for quote package shall be in writing and may be faxed to the number above, or sent by mail to NAWCWPNSDIV, Code 230000D, Attn: Shelli L. Burt, China Lake, CA 93555-6100. Requests for quotation will be issued on or about 13 September 1998. Award is expected to be made on or before 23 September 1998, Posted 08/28/98 (I-SN243357). (0240)

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