Army Research Laboratory, Attn: AMSSB-ACA-P, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD 21005-5066

36 -- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY SOL W813LT-0068-7009 DUE 041500 POC Bonita Zander, Contract Specialist 410-278-6515, Jeanine Worthington, Contracting Officer 410-278-6514 The contractor shall provide Double Acting Linear Dampers with +/- 8 inch stroke, rated to provide force of 30,000 lbs @ 40 in/sec., Drawing Number/Part Number 67DP-16736-01, to the US Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Required date of delivery shall be 01 May 2000. It is the intent of the Government to award a contract on a sole source basis to Taylor Devices Inc., North Tonawanda, NY pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The proposed contract action is for special industry machinery for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within fifteen (15) days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Quotes may be faxed to (410) 278-6522. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone requests will be honored. See Numbered Note(s):22 Posted 03/31/00 (W-SN440199). (0091)

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