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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Lakehurst, New Jersey, is seeking to acquire ten weapon skids, specifically part number 1500AS100-1, with the National Item Identification Number 012443449. These weapon skids function as transporters featuring 14-inch tall tires and a deadman brake mechanism. They are designed with mounting rails spaced 10 inches apart at the front and 15 inches apart at the rear to accommodate various adapter attachments. Each skid must be equipped with a set of Aero 58A weapon skid adapters alongside a 2483105 weapon skid adapter platform to constitute a complete assembly. The solicitation explicitly states that substitutions for these skids will not be accepted. This procurement is being conducted as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the Request for Quote (RFQ) expected to be issued around July 8, 2002. Interested small businesses must submit requests for the RFQ within 15 days of the announcement date, referencing solicitation number N68335-02-Q-BCD4 in their responses. The RFQ will not be publicly posted on the NAVAIR homepage, and contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be eligible for contract award. Failure to register in CCR will disqualify contractors from consideration. Additional assistance and registration information are available through the CCR Registration Assistance Center.