US Army Armament And Chemical Acquisition And Logistics Activity (ACALA) Attn: AMSTA-AC-PCC Rock Island, IL 61299-7630

10 -- EXCHANGE/SALE OF NONEXCESS M109A2/A3 SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZERS DUE 061998 POC Lynn E. Burris/(309)782-3731 Source Sought/Market Survey ITEM: Exchange/Sale of Nonexcess M109A2/A3 Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPHs) DESCRIPTION: The Government is soliciting for sources to participate in the exchange/sale process for replacing eligible nonexcess M109A2/A3 SPHs pursuant to the Nonexcess Government Personal Property Program. This program is a way for the Government to exchange/sell current inventory to obtain new property. The exchange/sale of weapon systems is prohibited under the Nonexcess Government Personal Property Program by Department of Defense 4140-1.R and GSA 101-46.202. However, there are waivers being processed to the Department of Defense and GSA to allow non-demilitarized M109A2/A3 SPHs to be included in the Nonexcess Government Personal Property Program. If the waivers are approved the Government will have M109A2/A3 SPHs eligible for this exchange/sale program; These SPHs will be offered on an "as is" basis in varying conditions; The location of the M109 SPHs eligible for this program will be made available for inspection and viewing by potential sources at a later date. The following conditions apply to the Nonexcess Government Personal Property Program: (1) The items to be exchanged/sold are similar to the items to be acquired, (2) The items to be exchanged/sold are not excess, (3) The items to be acquired are required for approved programs, (4) The items to be acquired replace and perform substantially all of the functions of the item being exchanged/sold, and (5) Sale of the items must be completed during the August 1997 -- August 1999 time frame pursuant to an approved 2-year waiver from the Department of the Army. Delivery terms would be F.O.B. Origin, therefore, the contractor would be responsible for the arrangement and payment of transportation. It is the intention of the Government to utilize the allowance/proceeds of such an exchange/sale of nonexcess M109A2/A3 SPHs to obtain M109A6 Paladin SPHs. These Paladins will be used to meet valid U.S. Army requirements. However, the Government will entertain any other proposals that meet the criteria of the Nonexcess Government Personal Property Program. There is no implied waiver of any restrictions on the use or ownership of the weapons; the offerors have to comply with the Arms Export Control Act and any other relevant statutes and regulations. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.215-3 this market survey represents a request for information for planning purposes only. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or to otherwise pay for the information solicitated except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and Proposal Costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. At this time we are only soliciting for the following information: o Company's name, address, point of contact and phone number. o Which method of the Nonexcess Government Personal Property Program is your company interested in participating in: Exchange or Sale. o What you propose to exchange or if interested in a purchase, what is an estimated offer or range of prices, depending on condition, per M109A2/A3 SPH. o What is your company's purpose or intention for acquiring the M109A2/A3 SPHs? The Government is not soliciting formal proposals at this time. If interested please return your company's information to TACOM-ACALA, AMSTA-AC-PCW-B/Mr. Lynn E. Burris, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630 by close of business on 19 JUNE 98. (0133)

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