This solicitaion will be issued as a Total Small Business Set-aside and is for the acquisition of 10,486 Mitten, Heat Protective to be manufactured in accordance with Mil-M-1119. The RFQ will be issued using FOB destination. The production lead-time is 90 days after the date of award. The destinations are New Cumberland, PA. and Tracy, CA.. Specifications can be obtained by contact by contacting Sherry Adedokun at 215-737-8035 or e-mail
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