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25 -- MODIFICATIONS TO ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV'S) DUE 111599 POC Leo J. Sydlik Jr. Contract Specilaist 410-278-2977 FAX 410-278-2980/2077 E-MAIL: Mr. Leo J. Sydlik Jr. Contract Specialist, LSYDLIK@APG-EMH1.APG.ARMY.MIL. The R&D Office U.S. Army Garrision Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland is seeking to identify potential sources who can provide a white paper/proposal on technology developments concrning the performance and functionality enhancing modifications to late model stock All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's). Anticipated modifications include overall dimension adjustments, increased payload, tow weight and increased speed. Functionality enhancements include independent seating for the driver and passenger, increased capacity fuel tank and or auxiliary tank, high performance winch and weather resistant electrical system. Interested firms may communicate their interest in writing to the Contract Specialist. The communication must fully document the firm's current capability to respond to a requirement of this type, including specifications of their product lines, pictures, drawings, and any other commercial/marketing material available. This is not a request for proposal. No solicitation exists; however, all responseswithin 25 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be reviewed by the Government to determine what firms in the marketplace currently have this capability. The final determination, based on the information provided is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses should be submitted to the Deparment of Defense, Research Development & Acquisition Office, ATTN: RDA-C Ryan Bldg 314, Room 119, 314 Johnson Street APG, MD 21005-5283 Posted 10/12/99 (W-SN390830). (0285)

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