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12 -- PROPRIETARY RELEASE CONFIGURATION SOL W813LT-0136-7011 DUE 062300 POC Brenda Fletcher, Contract Specialist, 410-278-8675 Estimate of 9 Proprietary fixtures for testing vent plate release configurations. These are proprietary release configurations designed and built for the Crusader Program by United Defense, LP It is the intent of the Government to award a contract on a sole source basis to United Defense, LP., Santa Clara, CA pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to repond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competititve 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 for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Quotes may be faxed to (410) 278-6972. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone request will be honored. ***** Posted 06/07/00 (W-SN462517). (0159)

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