1680-01-388-1489, Cushion, Seat Back, ALSE, Blackhawk, UH-60

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NSN 1680-01-388-1489, Solicitation SPE4A7-16-R-1499, PR 0060768275. This proposed Definite Quantity Contract is for a Cushion, Seat Back. Requested quantity is 490 EA. The end item application is the Blackhawk, UH-60.

 The procurement item description cites CUSHION ASSEMBLY, SEAT BACK.BAE SYSTEMS PROTECTION SYSTEMS 54786 P/N 101351-1. This procurement is Unrestricted, Other Than Full and Open Competition. This procurement is FOB Origin with Inspection and Acceptance at Origin. The required delivery is 175 days ARO. This is a Life Support Item; therefore surplus material will not be acceptable. Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) applies.

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