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30 -- SHAFT, SHOULDERED SOL DAAJ09-96-Q-0657 DUE 032096 POC Brandon Hunt Buyer, AMSAT-A-PLBD, (314) 263-0739, Datafax (314) 263 9012. A.L. Kruse, Contracting Officer, (314) 263-0733. NSN 3040-01-171-0506 P/N 7-311330025, 74 ea IAW ATCOM Source Control Drawing 7-311330025, Rev B, Applicable to the AH-64 Aircraft. FOB Destination. Delivery for all 74 units is to New Cumberland, PA. Required Delivery with First Article Testing is 24 each, 648 days ADC, 25 each, 678 days ADC and 25 each, 708 days ADC. Required Delivery Without First Article Testing is 24 each, 300 days ADC, 25 each, 330 days ADC and 25 each, 360 days ADC. This procurement requires prequalification. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Authority and justiciation is FAR 6.302-1, Only One source or Only a Limited Number of Responsible Sources. This proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government does not have specifications and drawings to permit full and open competition; however, it is restricted to approved source(s) The Purdy Corp., Aircraft Gear and Apex Mfg., Co. The time required for approval of new supplies is such that award and delivery cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for future solicitations IAW the instructions contained in Section L of the solicitation. Information on meeting of qualifications may also be obtained from ATCOM, ATCOM: AMSAT-R-EB address as shown. See notes 1 and 23. Subject to the availability of funds. (0051)

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