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61 -- INTERRUPTER SWITCH SOL DE-RQ65-99WA52054 DUE 091799 POC John Athanasiou, Contracting Officer, (303) 275-1514 The Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration, intends to issue a written Request for Quotation (RFQ) under simplified, commercial acquisition procedures for load break type interrupter switches, 121kV, motor-operated, 1,200 amperes, no disconnecting blades, with support structure and with grounding blades. The quantity is two each. The delivery will be FOB Destination to Huron, South Dakota. The scheduled period of performance is approximately 150 days. The anticipated solicitation issuance and award dates are 9/3/99 and 9/24/99, respectively. All requests for the RFQ must be in writing and may be submitted via facsimile to (303) 275-1515. Posted 09/01/99 (W-SN375104). (0244)

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