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30 -- CONNECTING LINK, RIG SOL DAAH2398-Q-CD03 DUE 040298 POC Carolyn Davis, AMSAM-AC-AL-A, Purchasing Agent, 205-955-9202, Howard Uptain, Contracting Officer, 205-955-9226 17. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION. To obtain this solicitation package, send a fax to the buyer shown above at (205) 955-7014 be sure to include Company name, address, telephone number and solicitation number. The principle medium which the Government will use for technical data transmittal during this procurement is the 4.75 inch diameter compact disk with embedded reader software. Windows 3.1, or Windows NT operating environment and a CD Reader are required. Item 0001AA, Noun: Connecting Link, Rig, 85 each, NSN: 3040-01-307-8966, P/N: 7-311527035-43 applicable to the AH-64 System. CLINS 0001AA and 0001AB requires two quotes, (1) Bid A- With First Article Test Report (FATR) due 468 days, First Article testing quantity due 450 days after receipt of order and deliveries beginning 40 per month until completion. Bid B -- First Article Testing Not Required deliveries are to begin 450 days after receipt of order with deliveries beginning starting at 40 each until completion. Inspection and Acceptance at Origin (except FATR-Acceptance will be at Destination). Inspection requirements: 52.246-2, 52.246-11, ISO 9002 (Terminology); and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 or ISO 10012-1:1992. FOB Point: Origin, with deliveries to Transportation Officer, Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5001. Level of Preservation / Packing: A/B. Items shall be preserved and packaged in accordance with AMSAM Form 6525 (Test): Marking of Shipments: The Contractor shall mark all shipments under this contract in accordance with ASTM D 3951-95, Paragraph 5.1.6.3, "Government Marking Requirements". Approved Sources are Purdy Corporation and McDonnell Douglas Helicopter. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. This acquisition is subject to availability of funds. There is no prior procurement history. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation documents, quotations are being requested and a formal solicitation will not be issued. Cite Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. in your response. Submit quotations no later than close of business 02 Apr 98. Any award resulting from this RFQ will be issued on DD Form 1155 and will contain all clauses required by Law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as appropriate for the dollar value of the award. FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Jun 1988) and FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Jun 1988) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions/clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the contracting officer will make their full text available. Quotations shall provide the following information, representations and certifications: 1. FOB point if other than destination. 2. Quotation is firm for 90 days unless otherwise stated. 3. Furnish vendors part number(s) if other than listed with each item. 4. Point(s) of shipment, performance, preservation, packaging and marking. 5. Remittance address. 6. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) per FAR 52.204-3, taxpayer Identification (Mar 1994). 7. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Reporting DFARS 255.204-7001 (Dec 1991). 8. Offeror's recommended economic purchase quantity, unit price, total amount per FAR 52.207-4, Economic Purchase Quantity Supplies (Aug 1987). 9. Information required by FAR 52.211-5, Material Requirements.(Oct 1997) if applicable. 10. FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Oct 1997) if applicable. 11. FAR 52.222-21, Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities (Apr 1984). 12. FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Apr 1984). 13. FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984). 15. DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act Balance of Payment Program Certificate. 16. DFARS 252.219-7000, Small Disadvantaged Business Concern Representation (DOD Contracts) (Apr 1994). Quotes may be submitted in contractor format. Inspection of Supplies (FAR 52.246-2) Higher Level Contract quality requirement (FAR 52.246-11) ISO 9002 or equivalent. POC is Carolyn Davis, AMSAM-AC-AL-A, (205)-955-9202. (See Numbered Note 23 and 26) (0062)

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