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

10 -- DRAFT SOLICITATION FOR CONSOLIDATED BUY OF M16/M4 SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS SOL DAAE2099R0091 DUE 083100 POC Contract Specialist: Bobbie Stegall (309) 782-3618, PCO: Jerry Yowell (309) 782-6736 WEB: Solicitation Information Page -- Click here to access, http://news-acala1.ria.army.mil/acq_cntr/Acquisition.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to forward comments/questions regarding, stegallb@ria.army.mil. This is a modification to synopsis dated 10 Apr 00 (Submission No. 443348) for the consolidated buy for M16/M4 spares and repair parts. A draft solicitation (DRFP) will be issued 10 Aug 00. The draft solicitation will be posted to the TACOM-Rock Island Solicitation Information Page under the same solicitation number, DAAE20-99-R-0091. To access the DRFP go to: http://news-acala1.ria.army.mil/acq_cntr/Acquisition.htm, click on Solicitation Page, then click on Draft Solicitations/Specifications/ Scopes of Work. The purpose of this DRFP is to afford the opportunity to all potential offerors and other interested parties in the commercial industry an opportunity to comment on the Government's acquisition approach for the consolidated buy for M16/M4 spare parts. This will allow the Government to obtain valuable industry feedback useful in refining requirements and structuring the final solicitation. Be advised that this is only a draft issued for information and planning purposes only. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this DRFP or otherwise pay for information received in response to the DRFP. This DRFP does not constitute a solicitation, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This DRFP is not complete and you should not submit offers against it. Only comments and suggestions regarding the solicitation requirements, terms, and conditions are requested. The Government will appreciate recommendations and comments on any requirement contained in this DRFP. The Government reserves the right to incorporate suggested changes into the final solicitation without identifying the submitter or obtaining approval. It is strongly recommended that you bring to the Government's attention any exceptions, questions, or comments you may have regarding the proposed acquisition strategy such as, the method of procurement (Total Small Business Set-Aside), type of contract (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) versus Requirements), the availability of commercial items to meet the Government's needs, bundling of requirements, range quantity pricing, delivery requirements, direct vendor delivery (DVD) requirements, and customary commercial practices, including inspection, warranty, buyer financing, discounts, packaging, etc. A pre-proposal conference is not scheduled. However, if responses to this DRFP indicate desire or necessity, a pre-proposal conference will be scheduled. This is your opportunity to provide comments or question any solicitation requirement, provision or clauses. Request your comments be submitted no later than 31 Aug 00. Please forward your comments to the following e-mail address: stegallb@ria.army.mil or responses may be datafaxed to (309) 782-3813, attention: Ms. Bobbie Stegall. Please provide a point of contact, mailing address, telephone/fax numbers, and e-mail address. Posted 08/08/00 (W-SN483693). (0221)

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