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13 -- KEY FOR PROJECTILE SOL DAAA09-98-B-2041 DUE 042798 POC Contract Specialist Carol A. Lofgren (309) 782-8664 (Site Code DAAA09) NSN: 132001X940484. Key for Projectile, Smoke, WP, 155mm, M825A1, in accordance with Drawing Number C15-12-290, Revision G, dated 23 Sep 96. Reference CBD announcement published 13 Jan 98. The following changes apply to this solicitation: Distribution Statement X is applicable. Drawing distribution authorized to Department of Defense (DoD) and DoD contractors only. A Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, DD Form 2345, is required. Contractors must complete the form, submit to DLSC, and be certified by that organization. Any questions regarding the certification program should be directed to Mr. Davidson at 800-352-3572. The form and all applicable instructions may be accessed electronically at http://www.dlsc.dla.mil/ccal. A solicitation package shall not be forwarded to a contractor who has not been certified. Approximate issue date is 27 Mar 98 with opening date 30 days from issue. Firms interested in receiving solicitation package should FAX (309) 782-4955 and include cage code, taxpayer identification number, and business size. The proposed contract listed here is 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. See numbered Note 1. Home Page Access: http://www.ioc.army.mil/home/ NOTICE: All contractors who provide goods/services to the Department of Defense (DoD) must be registered in the Central Contractors Register (CCR) by 31 Mar 98 in order to be awarded DoD contracts. Further information may be obtained through the Internet at http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec/faqs. You cannot be awarded a DoD contract whose solicitation is issued after 31 Mar 98 if you are not registered in the CCR. The Internet site for registering in the CCR is: http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. If you do not have Internet access and want to register with a paper form, you should contact the CCR Registration Assistance Center at 1-888-227-2423, customer service, and request the registration form and assistance packet for your completion. (0075)

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