Commander, U.S. Army Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280

61 -- DISTRIBUTION BOX SOL DAAH01-97-R-A165 DUE 082297 POC AMSMI-AC-CDCB, Jo Anne Mankoski, Contracting Officer, 205-842-7630. (MA) PRON: D1701985D1, NOUN: Distribution Box, NSN 6110-01-112-4315, Army P/N 11459686. This requirement includes an option with a range of 2 to 20 that will run from time of award through 30 Sep 98. This item has been identified as having a potential for significant quantity fluctuation due to the Army's changing supply demands. As such, an Incremental Quantity Program solicitation will be issued utilizing Incremental Quantity Program Provisions to reflect a minimum quantity 2, known quantity of 7, and a maximum quantity of 15. Destinations to be furnished. Delivery schedule 100 days after contract award. Offerors must be approved and qualified. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources. Suggest that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with this procurement, make contact with the firm(s) listed. The Government does not have in its possession sufficient data needed to purchase this item from other than the approved source. Request for proposal will be issued to Raytheon Co., Missile Systems Div., Andover Plant, 350 Lowell Street, West Andover, MA 01810. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by this agency. Request solicitation package from address above, AMSMI-AC-MOD, FAX NUMBER 205-876-9633. The most recent representative unit price and quantity relative to this acquisition is NSN 6110-01-112-4315, Awd Date 020586, Qty 9, Unit Price $11,203. The Government provides this price history without assuming the responsibility for any resulting conclusions or interpretations that may be made. The price history is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for offer/bid. Adequate drawings, specifications or other technical data are not available for this procurement and will not be furnished. Potential offerors are encouraged to pursue qualification for future buys in accordance with MICOM Pamphlet 702-1 available through Internet. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0197)

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