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B -- TESTS OF CHROME PLATING ALTERNATIVE SOL F04699-97-Q-0840 DUE 050597 POC For copy, contact the info office indicated., For additional information contact Mosby.P1m/Pkop/[916]643-0741 Contractor to provide stroke tests for comparing wear and seal leak performances of actuator rods electroplated with chromium to those of actuator rods coated with alternative coatings. Tests may serve to qualify the alternative coatings for use on critical aircraft parts. The approximate issue/response date will be 24 Apr 97. The anticipated award date will be 12 May 97. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.202. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. however, all proposal received within twenty (20 days) after the 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. (0094)

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