Commander, U.S. Army Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280

14 -- DEROTACTION ASSEMBLY SOL DAAH01-97-R-A178 DUE 090697 POC AMSMI-AC-CDBA, Margaret King Contracting Officer, 205-842-7553. (MA) NSN 1430-00-629-3253, APN 3439326. This item has been identified as having a potential for significant quantity fluctuation due to the Army's changing supply demands. As such, an Incremental Quantity Program solicitation will be issued utilizing Incremental Quantity Program provisions to reflect a minimum quantity of 5, known quantity of 13, and a maximum quantity of 18. Plus options for three years with range of 2 to 10 per year. Destinations to be furnished. Delivery schedule 100 days after contract award. Offerors must be approved and qualified. This proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources. Suggest that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with this procurement, make contact with the firm(s) listed. The Government does not possess sufficient documentation to acquire this item from other than the qualified source. RFP will be issued to Hughes Aircraft Co., Electro Optical and Data Systems Group, Post Office Box 902, El Segundo, CA 90245-4501. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by this agency. Request solicitation package from address above, ATTN: AMSMI-AC-MOD, FAX NUMBER 205-876-9633. The most recent representative unit price and quantity relative to this acquisition is NSN 1430-01-629-3253, Awd date 080996, Qty 8, Unit Price $42,937.50. The Government provides this price history without assuming the responsibility for any resulting conclusions or interpretations that may be made. The price history is provided for informational purposes only and should not relied upon as a basis for offer/bid. Adequate drawings, specifications or other techninal data are not available for this procurement and will not be furnished. Potential offerors are encouraged to pursue qualification for future buys in accordance with MICOM Pamphlet 702-1 available through internet. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0204)

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