U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Bldg 4488, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280

53 -- LATCH, THUMB SOL DAAH23-98-Q-NP31 DUE 091898 POC Nancy Pierce, (256) 955-9203, Fax (256) 876-3703 THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION. To obtain this solicitation package, send a fax to the buyer at (205)876-3703, be sure to include Company name, address, telephone number and solicitation number. Item 0001AA, Noun: Latch, Thumb, 386 ea, NSN: 5340-01-179-7364, P/N: HS4217S073C173 applicable to the Apache Aircraft. Inspection and acceptance at Origin: FOB Point is Origin, with deliveries to XU Transportation Officer, Building Mission Door 113 134, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5001. Level of Preservation/Packing: A/B. Items shall be preserved and packaged per the following codes refer to 0MIL-STD-2073-2C for code guidance only. MP/I: 2D, CD/II: 0, PM/III: 00, WM/IV: GF, CD/V: 00, CT/VI: 0, UC/VII: BD, IC/VII: D3, LOP: A, QUP: 001, ICQ: YYY, OPI/VIIII: 0. Items preserved and packaged as above shall be packed in accordance with MIL-STD- 2073-2C, TABLE IX, code Q. Special Markings in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-2C, TABLE X, Code 99. Approved Source is McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company, Mesa, AZ 85215-9797 and The Hartwell Corporation, 900 S. Richfield Road, Placentia, CA 92670-6788. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. This acquisition is subject to availability of funds. Procurement history for this requirement is July 06, 1988, 1580 each, $12.43, Hartwell Corporation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation document, quotations are being requested and a formal solicitation will not be issued. Cite Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number: DAAH23-98-Q-NP31 in your response. Submit quotations no later than close of business 18 Sep 98. The Government does not own specifications and drawings. The time required for approval of new supplier cannot delay award and delivery pending approval of a new supplier. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for future solicitations by submitting a Source Approval Request (SAR) to AMCOM, AMSAMJ-AR-EL-EI-FS, (205) 313-4914, Bldg 8027, Redstone Arsenal 35898-5280. Any award resulting from this RFQ will be issued on DD Form 1155 and will contain all clauses required by Law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as appropriate for the dollar value of the award. FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Jun 1988) and FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Jun 1988) -- This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions/clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the contracting officer will make their full text available. Quotations shall provide the following information, representations, and certifications: 1. FOB point if other than destination. 2. Quotation is firm for 90 days unless otherwise stated. 3. Furnish vendors part number(s) if other than listed with each item. 4. Point(s) of shipment, performance, preservation, packaging, and marking. 5. Remittance address. 6. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) per FAR 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification (Mar 1994). 7. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Reporting DFARS 255.204-7001 (Dec 1991). 8. Offeror's recommended economic purchase quantity, Unit Price, Total amount per FAR 52.207-4, Economic Purchase Quantity -- Supplies (Aug 1987). 9. Information required by FAR 52.211-5, Material Requirements. (Oct 1997) if applicable. 10. FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Oct 1995). 11. FAR 52.222-21, Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities (Apr 1984). 12. FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Apr 1984). 13. FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984). 15. DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act -- Balance of Payment Program Certificate. 16. DFARS 252219-7000, Small Disadvantaged Business Concern Representation (DoD Contracts) (Apr 1994). Quotes may be submitted in contractor format. Inspection of Supplies (FAR 52.246-2) Higher level Contract quality requirement (FAR 52.246-11) ISO 9002 or equivalent. Selection/Terminology/Calibration: ISO 8402 (Terminology); and ANSI/NCSl Z540-1-1994 OR ISO 10012-1-1992 (Calibration) (USAATCOM 52.246-4002). POC is Nancy Pierce, AMSAM-AC-AL-A, (205)-955-9203. ( See Numbered Note 23 and 26) Posted 08/11/98 (W-SN235317). (0223)

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