US Army Tank -- Automotive and Armaments Command -- Rock Island( TACOM-RI) Attn: AMSTA-CM-CR, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630

10 -- M16A1 MODIFICATION KITS, 5.56MM SOL DAAE20-00-R-0157 DUE 053100 POC Contract Specialist: Mary Robbins (309) 782-3818; PCO: Jerry Yowell, (309) 782-6736 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is DAAE20-00-R-0157. This solicitation is restricted to Colt's Manufacturing, FNMI and Saco Defense, Inc., the three companies in the Small Arms Base pursuant to 10 USC 2431. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition circular 90-45, final rules effective January 1997. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 3484. Item to be acquired: 2,615 each M16A1 Modification Kits, 5.56MM, NSN 1005-01-234-2252, IAW TDPL P/N 12556127, to be used on the M16A1 Rifle. Packaging Preservation and level of packing is commercial. Quantity per unit package is 01. Add the following ECPs: G5S3091, GS3099, G6S3012, L7S3035, G6S3036, G6S3135, G6S3147, G6S3149, G6S3157, G6S3160, L7S3006, L7S3030, L7S3041, L8Q2001, G5S2044, and L7S9451. These mod kits include a counterbore. The following Government Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE) design drawings, cited elsewhere in the Technical Data, are appropriate for use during performance of this contract to inspect the applicable characteristics: All AIE designs specified for critical characteristics/defects-None. Others List by citing individual drawing numbers or equipment Lists None. All other Government AIE designs which are cited in the technical data package list or in any of the documents in the technical data package are no longer being maintained current by the Government, and may not reflect the latest components configuration and are, therefore, included for informational purposes only. Except for the AIE designs listed above, the contractor is responsible for the design and submission to the Government for review of all other AIE in accordance with clause ES7018 specified elsewhere in Section E of this contract. The Higher Level Contract QA Requirement is ISO 9002. Delivery will be FOB origin. Solicitation provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is hereby incorporated by reference. The line item on this solicitation will be awarded on an aggregate basis. Only one award will result from this solicitation. Award will be made to the lowest priced offer. Delivery will be 150 days after award or sooner. Offerors must provide earliest delivery time and payment terms. Inspection and acceptance shall be in accordance with commercial practices; i.e., Certificate of Conformance. Based on an acquisition strategy that this solicitation will be a "commercial buy" using Government technical data packages (commercial items with minor modifications offered for sale), the following addenda is recommended: "The contractor shall ship with a Certificate of Conformance. The contractor's signed certificate shall be attached on the top copy of the Standard Form 1449 distributed to the payment office or attached to the Contracting Administration Officer copy when contract administration (block 16 of the SF 1449) is performed by the DCMA. In addition, a copy of the signed certificate shall also be attached to or entered on copies of the SF 1449 accompanying the shipment. The certificate shall confirm that supplies or services conform in all respects with all contract requirements, and all statements on the SF 1449. The contractor shall implement and maintain a quality system that ensures the functional and physical conformity of all products furnished under this contract. The quality system shall achieve defect prevention and process control, providing adequate quality controls throughout all areas of contract performance. At any point during contract performance, the Government will have the right to review this quality system to assess its effectiveness in meeting contract requirements. The contractor shall provide the company's standard commercial warranty coverage for all products furnished under this contract. The Government reserves the right to require a subsequent or limited inspection report if changes are made to the Government or contractor technical data, or the contractor makes a significant change in production processes and/or type of material." Technical data package (TDP) is proprietary to Colt's Mfg. Non-disclosure agreements submitted in response to the previous procurement are valid and new ones are not required. Accordingly, the TDP in your possession may be used to respond to this solicitation and any resultant contract. If a non-disclosure agreement has not been signed and submitted for the subject requirement, one must be signed and submitted prior to the M16 technical data being provided to your company for proposals offered. Demilitarization Small Arms Weapons and Parts, and Accessories (Category I Munitions List Items) and 52.2100-4500, Attachment-Demilitarization by Melting/Demilitarization of Surplus Small Arms Weapons and Parts apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract. Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications can be obtained by calling the point of contact listed in this notice. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders Commercial Items; and Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, are hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant award: 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36 and 52.222-37. Simplified Acquisition Procedures are authorized per FAR Part 13.500. Signed and dated offers are due by 3:00 P.M. eastern daylight time, May 31, 2000. In accordance with Clause LF6026, Offerors are to use the following address and telephone number for datafaxed proposals: TACOM-RI, ATTN: AMSTA-LC-CSC-C/Mary Robbins, (309) 782-3813 (FAX No.). Posted 05/16/00 (W-SN455596). (0137)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0187 20000518\10-0002.SOL)