US Army Armament and Chemical Acquisition and Logistics Activity (ACALA) Attn: AMSTA-AC-PCC (FQF), Rock Island, IL 61299-7630

12 -- WINDOW, OPTICAL INSTR SOL DAAE20-97B0011 DUE 122596 POC Contract Specialist: Linda Maes (309) 782-3657, PCO: John E. Holmgren (309) 782-4836 1240-01-063-1347, Part Number SM-D-805050. IR window is made of optical germanium glass which measures 6.0 in. by 4.725 in. by .250 in. thick. The infrared anti-reflective coating contains thorium. Requirements are 30 ea Window, Optical Instr. For use on the M60A3 Tank. FOB is Destination. All or part of this action is an unfunded FY97 requirement. ANSI/ISO/ASQC Q9002 or equivalent inspection criteria required. A Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mfg License is required. First Article Test is required. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is 112596. 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)782-4728. 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. (0310)

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