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R -- ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL N65236-97-R-5704 DUE 030597 POC Kathy P. Breitkreutz, Code 1115KB, (803) 743-4878, Contracting Officer, Joliene L. Bowers E-MAIL: NISE East Charleston, breitkrk@niseeast.nosc.mil. Notice of Intent to issue a bridge contract for contract N00189-92-D-0043 as a sole source to Texcom, Inc. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This sole source bridge contract will be approved under FAR 6.302-1 as the current contractor is the only known source able to satisfy the agency's needs during this period until a competitive contract takes effect. The bridge contract will be for a base period of six (6) months with two (2) two-month options. Comments shall be submitted in writing to Kathy P. Breitkreutz, Code 1115KB, at the above address or fax to (803) 743-6160. Reference Note 22. (0021)

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