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13 -- 13 -- CASING, BURSTER M216 IAW DRAWING FOR 60MM WP CARTRIDGE SOL DAAA09-98-R-3015 DUE 022398 POC Contract Specialist Alberta A. Simmons (309) 782-8562 email: asimmon1@ria-emh2.army.mil (Site Code DAAA09) 1310-01-257-4074 Burster casing, XM216, for the cartridge 60mm WP in accordance with Drawing F9390728 Rev H, Dated 15 Jul 93 and MIL-C-70678 with Amd 4, dated 11 Mar 94. Quantities: 24,000 each with 100% option in base year, additional 4 options years as follows: 1st year quantity 3,700 each, 2nd year 1,100, 3rd year 5,850 and 4th year 70,200, with an additional 100% option for all 4 option years. All options will be evaluated at time of award, options will be contingent upon receipt of funding. Base year delivery schedule: 8,000 each due approximately 9 months after award of contact with balance due at 8,000 each every 30 days thereafter. Deliveries shall be FOB destination to Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff AR 71602-9500. A Certificate of Compliance and First Article will be required. Award of a contract will be based on the comparative advantages and disadvantages of the competing proposals, with award to the proposal considered to provide the "Best Value" to the Government. Award is contingent upon receipt of funds. Approximate issue date is 23 Jan 98 with closing date 30 days from issue. Firms interested in receiving a solicitation package should fax their request to (309) 782-4955. A request for bid package shall include: Company name, address, phone number, fax number, cage code, and taxpayer identification number. Written requests must contain the same information and be mailed to the above address. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. Standard Industry Code is 3483, 1,500 employees. (0009)

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