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99 -- GRAPHITE/EPOXY PREPREG TAPE SOL W813LT-9089-0761 DUE 042399 POC Bonita Zander, Purchasing Agent 410-278-6515, Jeanine Worthington, Contracting Officer, 410-278-6514 The contractor shall provide IM7-G/8552 Graphite/Epoxy Prepreg Tape in support of a study at the Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. It is the intent of the government to award a contract on a sole source basis to Hexcel Corporation, Pleasanton, CA pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The proposed contract action is for graphite/epoxy prepreg tape which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit 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 of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Quotes may be faxed to (410) 278-6522. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone requests will be honored. See Numbered Note(s):22 Posted 04/06/99 (W-SN316700). (0096)

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