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

25 -- COVERS/TARPAULINS SOL DAAE20-97R0144 DUE 072197 POC Contract Specialist: Lynn E. Burris (309) 782-3731, PCO: Barry Hartleben (309) 782-7116 2540-01-342-0511, Part Number 12593458. 2540-01-342-0514, Part Number 12593542. 1015-01-342-0512, Part Number 12593442. 1015-01-342-0513, Part Number 12593444. Requirements are various for Covers/Tarpaulins. For use of the M119A1 Howitzer. FOB is Origin. All or part of this action is an unfunded FY97 requirement. Proposed contract is a 100 percent small business set-aside. The production quantities are structured for a requirements contract, for one year with four options to extend the term of the contract, for a total contract period of five years. The items are various Chloroprene base coated cloth sewn panels, nylon webbing straps quick release buckels, tape, all sewn together. The maximum approximate size of any one panel is 34.25 x 27 inches. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is 062097. 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. See Note(s): 1. (0140)

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