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J -- REPAIR OF FF2 AUTOMATIC OPENING DEVICES USED ON MC-4 PARACHUTE SYSTEM DUE 091498 POC MAJ Steve Conroy, Contract Specialist, 910-432-8313; Jane Sutherlin, Contracting Officer, 910-432-2146. E-MAIL: ERROR --, conroys@soc.mil. This is a notice of intent to negotiate a contract on a Sole Source basis with Irvin Industries Canada LTD, 479 Central Avenue, Fort Erie, Ontario Canada L2A5M9, for the repair of FF2 Automatic Opening Devices (AODs) used on the MC-4 parachute system; not to exceed 20 FF2 AODs per month for a period of six months with an optional two additional six month periods thereafter. Offerors who can furnish the same items listed above may submit, in writing, a proposal substantiated by technical data, brochures, pictures, etc. to include pricing (FOB Destination). All responses must be received within 15 calander days of the date of this CBD notice. No telephone request will be accepted. Requests for a solicitation will be considered nonresponsive. All responses from responsible sources submitting the required information will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this synopsis of intent, the Contracting Officer may determine that the action may be completed with resulting award under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Responsible firms responding to this synopsis will be considered if the action is competed. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the descretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.***** Posted 08/27/98 (W-SN242930). (0239)

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