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This requirement was authorized by purchase request 0064512735; and solicit as Unrestricted for approved sources of supply that retain data rights.  A Request for Proposal (RFP), SPE4A7-16-R-2519 was issued to establish a Definite Quantity Firm Fixed Price type contract; on NSN 1615-01-125-6989, Spline, Output Coupl for 133 each.  Item is not Critical Application, nor is commercial item.  Export Controlled does not applies.  Item production requirement is in accordance with Part Number-65396-06003-101 requirements.  Approved Source of Supply; sikorsky Aircraft Corp; Cage 78286 and Precision Gear, Inc; Cage 21540.

Required delivery objective is 325 days total for total production.  Delivery of production requested at FOB Point @ Origin with Inspection & Acceptance at Origin.  Progress Payments are not authorized for this purchase.