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12 -- TOW VISUAL MODULE ASSEMBLY SOL DAAH01-99-R-0014 DUE 122198 POC AMSAM-AC-ML-TC, Contracting Officer, John Mellgren, 256-842-6517 This covers a requirements contract consisting of Nomenclature: TOW Visual Module Assembly, National Stock Number (NSN): 1240-01-339-6326, and Army Part Number (APN): 13294692 for potential requirements for five (5) years with orders to be issued one or more times as requirements materialize for a potential maximum quantity of 175 each. Destination to be furnished. Delivery schedules 100 days after contract award. Offerors must be approved and qualified. The Government does not possess sufficient documentation to acquire this item from other than the qualified sources. A technical data package which defines all engineering and quality requirements is not available. This proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources. Suggest small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with this procurement, make contact with the firm(s) listed. RFP will be issued to: Raytheon Systems Company, 2000 E. El Segundo Boulevard, P.O Box 902, El Segundo, CA 90245-0902, and DRS Optronics Incorporated, 2330 Commerce Park Drive N.E., Palm Bay, FL 32905. This proposed acquisition is subject to the AMCOM Spares Best Value Contracting Process. See Sections A, L, and M of the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a bid/proposal, which shall be considered by this agency. Potential offerors are encouraged to pursue qualification for future buys in accordance with AMCOM pamphlet 702-1 available through internet. Request solicitation package from address above, Attn: AMSAM-AC-ML-L (fax# 256-842-6302). The most recent representative unit prices and related to this acquisition is: NSN: 1240-01-339-6326, AWD DATE 082698, QTY: 31 each, Unit Price: $32,016. The Government provides this price history without assuming the responsibility for any resulting conclusions or interpretations that may be made. The price history is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for offer/bid. Drawings, specifications, or other technical data are not available and will not be furnished. Posted 11/06/98 (W-SN269231). (0310)

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