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66 -- BALLOON, METEROLIGICAL, (JIMSPHERE) SOL SP0440-99-R-1692 DUE 052499 POC Contact: for copies of RFP/IFB solicitations (available 15 days after announcement), write or phone: DSCR bid req uest hotline, attn: DSCR-JJAB, Richmond, VA 23297-5312. (804)279-3350. for copies of RFQ solicitations, cont act: James Melton/AY808/804-279-6470, Contracting offic er: Donald W. Bailey/804-279-5008. PR-NO: YPG99036000946 NSN 6660-00-115-3686, balloon, meteroligical, Orbital Sciences Corp., space data Div., CAGE 27555, P/N 388-10, Aerospace Systems Inc., CAGE 0WAJ8, P/N 06-0100-0010. Weight 408.0 grams color aluminized @SHAPE spherical @MINIMUM bursting diameter not rated @MINIMUM bursting altitude not rated 73 -EA Del to Mechanicsburg PA 17055 Del by 99 days. 51 -EA Del to Tracy CA 95376 Del by 99 days. Unrestricted. See Note 23. Option to extend term of contract 48 months. Duration of contract period base plus Four option uears. Specifications, plans or drawings relating to the Procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the Gov't. The final contract award decision may be based upon A combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit offer which DGSC shall consider. Posted 04/04/99 (I-SN315990). (0094)

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