Department Of Defense, Research Development And Acquisition Office, 314 Johnson Street, Room 119, Attn: Rda-c, Apg, Md 21005-5283

10 -- WEAPONS -- SUPPRESSOR FOR .45 CALIBER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL SOL No solicitation DUE 121599 POC Linda White, Contracting Officer, 410-278-2998/FAX: 410-278-2980 The Research, Development & Acquisition Officer, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland is seeking to identify potential sources who can provide a suppressor for a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol. The equipment is for a commercial off-the-shelf weapon system for use by the military. This notice is not to be considered a solicitation; no solicitation exists. All responses received by the government by the response deadline will be reviewed to determine what firms have the capability to manufacture a suppressor of this type. Interested firms may communicate their interest IN WRITING to Linda White, Contracting Officer, RD&A Office, 314 Johnson Street, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-5283. Responses whall be submitted in two copies and shall include: (1) a brief description of corporate capability, including past experience with related effort; (2) company name, address, point of contact, phone number, specifications/literature/brochures of your product and production capability; (3) whether your firm is a large, small or small, disadvantaged business; and (4) any other pertinent information. This synopsis does not constitute a request for proposals and the Government assumes no liability for costs incurred by respondees in providing information in response to this synopsis. Posted 11/12/99 (W-SN400327). (0316)

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