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49 -- TEST STAND, AUTOMOTIVE ALTERNATOR, GENERATOR, REGULATOR AND STARTER (AGRS) SOL DAAE20-96R0250 DUE 100496 POC Contract Specialist: Donna Webb (309) 782-6369 PCO: Robert C. Tedell (309) 782-3811 4910-01-417-1870, Part Number DFP354. Test stand used for diagnosis, adjustment and qualifications of alternators, generators, regulators and starters, per DFP354, shall be capable of testing 200 amp dual voltages alternators to 8000 RPM and free running testing of 12/24 volt starters. Requirements are 63 ea test stand, automotive alternator, generator, regulator and starter (AGRS). For use on the Tools and Equipment. FOB is Orig vs Dest. First Article Test is required. All or part of this action is an unfunded FY96 requirement. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is 090496. The proposed contract will include a 100 percent option. Failure to properly address requests for solicitations in accordance with this CBD notice will result in non-receipt of the solicitation package. Failure to properly address bids/offers in accordance with solicitation instructions may result in a late bid which cannot be considered. Written, fax or electronic requests for solicitation packages are accepted. No telephone requests will be honored. Requests for copies of this solicitation should include your commercial and government entity (CAGE) (if a CAGE code has been assigned to you) along with your name, address, datafax number, and solicitation number. The fax number for requests is (309)782-7428. Electronic requests may be accepted through the Automated Acquisition Information System (AAIS). All ACALA solicitations are available for viewing/downloading, in addition to procurement history, via the AAIS. The AAIS can be accessed electronically, 24 hours a day, using a modem set to dial (309)782-7648. Terminal emulation should be VT100, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. Once connected, enter ''aais'' at the ''LOGIN'' prompt. At the ''PASSWORD'' prompt depress the ''ENTER'' key. If electronic means is not possible, procurement history will be provided telephonically at (309)782-8094 on a limited basis. (0228)

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