Coastal Systems Station, Dahlgren Division, 6703 W. Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32407-7001

42 -- SAFETY EQUIPMENT DUE 062900 POC Contract Specialist, Wanda Cutchin, (850) 234-4173, Contracting Officer, Carol Dreger, (850) 234-4173 WEB: www.ncsc.navy.mil/contracts/synopsis/syntable.htm, www.ncsc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Cutchin_Wanda@ncsc.navy.mil, Cutchin_Wanda@ncsc.navy.mil. The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Coastal Systems Station, Panama City, Florida intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Pensacola Valve and Fitting, 6101 Enterprise Dr., Pensacola, FL for components of a highly specialized life support system consisting of connectors, hose assemblies and valves, by direction under the NAVSEA Diving Certification Authority. This acquisition is unsuitable for full and open competition due to the life support requirements and testing standards. Any contractors that are interested in qualifying under this authority should contact Mark Black with the Coastal Systems Station at (850)234-4452. Note 22 applies. Posted 06/26/00 (W-SN468418). (0178)

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