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34 -- TO UPGRADE THE CONTROLS, THREE DRIVES, FILTERING SYSTEM AND CHILLER UNIT ON CENTURY DETROIT GUIDED BORING MACHINE AT WATERVLIET ARSENAL IAW SPEC NO. 07-98-34PG, REV 1 SOL DAAA09-99-R-2004 DUE 121198 POC Contract Specialist Kay M. King (309) 782-8660 (Site Code DAAA09) Rebuild of Century Detroit Guided Bore IAW SPEC #07-98-34PG, REV 1. This specification defines the requirements for the upgrade of all the guidance signal processing electronics, three drive assemblies, refrigeration system, and filtering system with updated control and hardware for one Century Detroit Guided Boring Machine. The upgraded equipment must interface with the existing machine tool. The new systems shall utilize all new and unused components, boards, switches, piping, etc. Firms interested in receiving solicitation package should FAX (309) 782-4955 and include CAGE code, taxpayer identification number and business size. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Approximate issue date is 11-19-98 with opening date 30 days from issue. The proposed solicitation listed herein is unrestricted. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is being amended to require all contractors who provide goods/services to the Department of Defense (DOD) to be registered in a Central Contractor Registration Database by 31 May 98. This registration will be a condition of award. Therefore, if a contractor is not registered in the database by 31 May 98, he will not be eligible for award of an DOD contract. Answers to question may be found at www.acq.osd.mil/ec/faqs. The site for registering the CCR via Internet is: ccr.edi.disa.mil. If you do not have internet access and need to register, contact the CCR Registration Assistance Center at 1-888-227-2423, customer service and request the registration form and assistance packet for your completion. One mandatory site visit at Watervliet Arsenal will be required before preparation of proposal, to be coordinated by appointment with technical personnel at Arsenal once proposal is received. Posted 11/04/98 (I-SN268528). (0308)

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