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15 -- SPAD ASSEMBLY, CONTR SOL DAAH2300Q0399 DUE 020200 POC Lisa Boyer, Contracting Officer, FAX 256-955-9220 NSN:1560-01-254-7784, P/N: 7-311517067-7, quantity 10 each, part number applicable to the AH-64 Aircraft. FOB Origin with a qty. 10 ea., XU Defense Distribution Region West, Stockton, CA 95296. This part is acquired for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer. This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from the approved source(s) The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity have jurisdiction over the part in the intended application. Source of supply for this part is McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems (MDHS), Mesa, AZ 85215-9789. Procurement History: 1989MAY25, 4 EA., $4,621.63 EA. MDHS. Authority and Justification is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). This proposed contractual action is for supplies which cannot be procured through full and open competition because the authority cited states only a limited number of responsible sources and no other supplies or services will satisfy the Agency requirement, FAR 6.302-1. To obtain this solicitation package, send a fax to the Contracting Officer shown above at 256-955-9220, be sure to include company name, telephone number and solicitation number. Firms that recognize and can produce the required item described above are encouraged to identify themselves to the Contracting Officer, and provide supporting evidence which will permit their participation in the current or future solicitations. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval in order to complete for future solicitations by accessing the website www.redstone, army.mil./cmo/ and looking under CSL or SAR information. This requirement is currently unfunded. Award will be withheld pending receipt of sufficient funds. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. See note 22, 23, & 26. Posted 12/16/99 (W-SN409297). (0350)

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