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69 -- SF-10A PARACHUTES DUE 051200 POC Mrs. Jane H. Sutherlin, Contracting Officer (910)432-2146, Mr. David Fouche, Contract Specialist (910)432-7670utm This is an intent to award a Sole Source Contract Name Brand Only with Irvin Aerospace Incorporated, Hope Mills, NC for an estimated quantity of 1600 SF-10A Parachutes in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The SF-10A is a Government Parachute (Forest Service) and Irvin Aerospace currently has the manufacturing rights. The SIC Code for this requirement is 2399 and the FSC Code is 6930. This contract will be for one (1) year with a one (1) year option period. The proposed contract is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement or submit proposals. This Notice of Intent is not a Request for Competitive Proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received within 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis. 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. Office Facsimile (FAX) is (910)432-9345.***** Posted 04/25/00 (W-SN448519). (0116)

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