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

10 -- BASE, MINE DISPENSER SOL DAAE20-97R0043 DUE 022497 POC Contract Specialist: Joseph Spratt (309) 782-6759, PCO: Allen J. Hale (309) 782-6736 1095-01-259-9080, Part Number 9378653. Base Mine Dispenser, for use with the XM139 Canister, a complex item requiring a wide range of manufacturing disciplines to manufacture, assemble and test several assemblies which make up the dispenser launcher rack consisting of, multi-branch wiring harness, PCB, al-castings largest 31.26 in. by 6.57 in. by 3 in., stampings, front and rear covers largest 66.25 in. by 26.2 in. by .125 in., EMI shielding gasket, extensive machining, assembly, some welding required. Requirements are 3 ea Base, Mine Dispenser. For use on the Volcano. All or part of this action is an unfunded FY97 requirements. FOB is Destination. The proposed contract will include a 100% percent option. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is 012297. Failure to properly address requests for solicitation 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. (0366)

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