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40 -- SHACKLE SOL SP0490-99QN688 DUE 062599 POC Jean Taylor/CLC06/804-279-5929, Les Allan/804-279-5528, Contracting Officer Solicitatin FOR nsn 4030-00-286-2676, YPG99077000476, Shackle. Size 2 21/2 -- 2 5/8. Steel, forged, uncoated. 3 in thick shackle stock, 633,000 lb breaking strength 53711 Naval Sea Systems Command. Firat article/preproduction approval contractor testing required. Critical applilcation item. Drawing approval equired. QPL -- FAR 52.209-1 or 52.209-2. Drawings, interim procurement descriptions and deviation laists may be examined or obtained fro DSCR. Qty is 36. Delivery is 60 DARO. Total small business set-aside. Trade agreements act. Contractor fat required sample size 2 ea. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. Anticipated award date is 06/30/99. Posted 05/14/99 (W-SN331589). (0134)

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