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

10 -- LOCK, TRAVEL SOL DAAE20-00-R-0111 DUE 073100 POC Contract Specialist: Terri Maple (309) 782-6096; PCO: Barry R. Hartleben (309) 782-7116 DESC: NSN: 1015-01-340-7781, Part Number: 12591219, The item to procure is a Lock, Travel Assy, described as follows: Components are hand machined from steel, with an approximate size of 11 inches x 6.5 inches x 6 inches with the finish 5.3.2.1 and 4.10 of MIL-STD-171. This assembly is used to lock down the saddle of the M119A1 Howitzer when in transit. Requirements are 7-10 Assy, with various spare parts listed associated with the Lock, Travel Assy, FOB is Destination. For use on the M119A1 Towed Howitzer. Estimated issue date is 26 June 2000. Solicitation will result in a 3-year firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity type contract with unknown quantities to be delivered to various depots. All or part of this action is an unfunded FY00 requirement. The estimated date for receipt of proposals is 31 Jul 00. The proposed contract is a 100% small business set-aside. Drawings are available and firms interested in reviewing the drawings should request copies from the Contract Specialist listed above. Prospective offerors are notified that in order the receive the solicitation/technical data package (TDP), you are required to execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement. The Non-Disclosure Agreement may be requested from the following address: U.S. Army TACOM-RI, ATTN: AMSTA-LC-CFAA/Terri Maple, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630 via email to maplet@ria.army.mil or by facsimile (309) 782-0048 or 782-2301. Non-Disclosure Agreements will be available prior to issuance of the solicitation and offerors are encouraged to request and complete the above requirement as soon as possible. Notes 1 and 26 apply to this procurement. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.501, 5.102(a)(7) and 14.205-1(c) therefore hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet: http://aais.ria.army.mil/aais/SOLINFO/index.htm. CAUTION: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidders mailing list. It is therefore incumbent upon any interested parties to periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals may render your proposal nonresponsive and result in the rejection of same. Posted 06/08/00 (W-SN462717). (0160)

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