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13 -- M2A1 METAL BOX, VARIOUS AMMUNITION PROGRAMS SOL DAAA0997R0239 POC Contract Specialist: Pat Lootens (309)782-5936, Contracting Officer: Joseph R. Wells (309)782-5942 Special attention be must be given when addressing requests for solicitations and bids/offers. 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 to 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 a CAGE code has been assigned to you) along with your name, address, data fax number, and solicitation number. The fax number for requests is (309) 782-4803. Information can also be obtained through (AAIS) Automated Acquisition Information System on the Internet. All IOC solicitations are available for viewing/downloading, in addition to procurement history, via the AAIS. Prospective customers may access the IOC Home Page at http://www-ioc.army.mil/. All current and future users of AAIS are encouraged to access the system using the Internet. Access via the modem will soon be discontinued. For a short time, the AAIS will remain accessible electronically 24 hours a day via modem at (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. Issue Date: 15 Aug 97 (E), Bid Opening Date: 26 Sep 97 (E), NSN: 8140-00-960-1699, Qty: 511,832, Unit of Issue: EA, Part Number: 19200/7553296, NSN desc; steel, rectangular, ammunition chest with top. Length=1.002 FT, Width=.507 FT, Height=.624 FT. FOB is Origin. Numbered Notes 57 & 66, First Article Test is required. This solicitation shall be issued on an unrestricted basis and will incorporate a ''best-value'' evaluation approach of past performance, to consist of on-time delivery and quality history. (0184)

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