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17 -- CHARGER, BATTERY SOL DAAH23-98-R-0313 DUE 080498 POC Mark Fosdick, Contract Specialist, 256-955-9213; Beverly Ratliff, Contracting Officer, 256-955-9224. NSN: 1680-01-216-9498, P/N:DSH831-1A,Quantity 57, in accordance with Smith Industries Aerospace Part Number DSH831-1A applicable to the OH-58 Aircraft Engine. FOB XU Transportation Officer, New Cumberland, PA, 17070-5001, XU Trans Ofc, Texarkana, TX 75507-5000, XU Defense Distribution Region West, Stockton, CA 95296-0130. The Government does not have adequate data, lacks rights to data, or both needed to purchase this part from additional sources. Data is controlled by the source identified above. Authority and Justification is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). This proposed contractual action is for supplies which cannot be procured through full and open competition because the authority cited states only a limited number of responsible sources and no supplies or services will satisfy the Agency requirement, FAR 6.302-1. This requirement is restricted to the following approved source: Smith Industries Aerospace and Defense Systems Inc., Leland Electrosystems, 740 E National Rd., Vandalia, OH 45377-3062. Firms that recognize and can produce the required item described above are encouraged to identify themselves to the Contracting Officer, and provide supporting evidence which wil permit their participation in the current or future solicitations. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. See Note 22. (0153)

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