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58 -- NEXRAD ANTENNA LADDER KIT SOL 52WCNW706019JAS DUE 122796 POC Jackie Shewmaker 816-426-7129 ext. 221 Supply Sources Sought: The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to manufacture NEXRAD Antenna Ladder Kits for installation on the existing NEXRAD antenna for the National Weather Service. P/N: 172670x; NSN: 5350-01-420-7331; ASN: R400-2MP1. In order to be considered, firms must furnish detailed product data demonstrating their capability to supply a product that will satisfy the Government's needs. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 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 descretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Concerns having the ability to provide this product are required to submit written notification to the procuring office listed in this notice within 15 calendar days from the date of this publication. In order to be considered, firms must furnish detailed information concerning their capability to provide this supply. Such information shall include a minimum: name, telephone number and point of contact, and name and telephone number of firms to whom this supply or similar supply has been provided previously. If no qualified responses are received, the Government intends to contract with Andrew Canada, Inc., Whitby, Ontario, Canada for the supplies required. (0309)

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