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70 -- 4400 SERIES UPDATE RETOFIT PACKAGE FOR INSTRON MODEL 1137 TEST INSTRUMENT SOL N00161-99-Q-0041 DUE 031799 POC Mrs. Judy M. Stivers, (410)293-3398, FAX (410)293-5293 Procurement of a S1-13158-7 4400 retro package for Instron 1137 Testing Machine, 1 each; 2210-865 Model 4400 AC/DC Sensor Conditioner Card, 1 each; 1430-025 Installation, 1 each; 1440-020 Factory Rationalization of Load Cell, 1 each; 2630-115 Extensometer; 2 in. GL+50%, -5% Strain, 2 each; 1480-001 Verification of Load Cell, 1 each. It is the intention of the Government to award a contract on a sole source basis to Instron Corporation, 100 Royal Street, Canton, MA 02021-1089 pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under 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 thirty 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. See Note 22. Posted 02/01/99 (W-SN293098). (0032)

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