Commercial Acquisition Department, Bldg 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, Code 59, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841-1708

10 -- 30 INCH BOMB SHACKLES SOL N66604-00-R-2697 DUE 031600 POC J. Clermont, Contract Negotiator at (401) 832-1460; J. Masterson, Contracting Officer at (401) 832-1585; FAX (401) 832-4820 WEB: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. E-MAIL: Jeannie Clermont, Contract Negotiator, clermontjm@npt.nuwc.navy.mil. This sources sought does not constitute the solicitation of proposal, authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract for the items has not been received and funds are not currently available. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, seeks sources for a quantity of 12 or more Navy Aero 16B or Air Force D-7A bomb shackles in working condition. The Navy Aero 16B(Dwg. 53A39H3) and Air Force D-7A(Dwg. 48A3H1) bomb shackles were made/used in the 1940's and 50's. Their hook spacing is 30 inches and their rated capacity is 4000 pounds. Hook locking and release is controlled by a manually operated trip lever. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center has tech pamphlets with figures, exploded views, and operation/maintenance procedures. Contact J. Clermont, (401)832-1460, Fax (401) 832-4820. Interested sources that can meet the requirement and desire to be considered, need to respond within 30 calendar days with their capabilities. Correspondence should be directed to J. Clermont, Code 5911C, email address: ClermontJM@npt.nuwc.navy.mil. This is not a Request for Proposal(RFP). There is no commitment on the part of the U.S. Navy to award a contract as a result of this request for information. Reference NUWCDIVNPT Control #002697 in any responses forwarded to this office. SIC Code: 3484. Posted 02/16/00 (W-SN426150). (0047)

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