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

10 -- M16A1 RIFLE MOD KIT SOL DAAE20-95B0153 DUE 042795 POC Contact the Contract Specialist: Cean Hartleben (309)782-3429, procuring Contracting Officer is: Daniel L. Thorpe (309)782-4403 1005-01-234-2252, part number 12556127. Item is A conversion kit upgrading M16A1 rifle to M16A2 rifle. Items required to up-grade are: Upper receiver and barrel assy, two disconnects buttstock assy, pistol grip, screw, spacer, selector, triggersubassy, two springs, CAM, TA Hammer & Hammer pin retainer. Targeting and accuracy tests required. Bidders are hereby noti-fied of the following requirement: In order to receive the so-licitation and technical data package, all bidders are required to execute A nondisclosure agreement binding each bidder to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Copies of the nondisclosure agreement shall be requested from ACALA, Attn: AMSTA-AC-PCW-C/MS. Cean Hartleben, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630. The nondisclosure agreement must be signed by an official authorized to legally bind the Company. Upon execution of the nondisclosure agreement, re-turn the original copy, certified mail to the above adress. The nondisclosure agreement will be available prior to the issuance of the Solicitation. Bidders are encouraged to request, complete, and return the agreement as soon as possible. The requirements are 24144 KT M16A1 rifle MOD kit. For use on the M16A1 RI-fle MOD kits. FOB is origin. First article test is required. Statistical process control is required. MIL-Q-9858 inspection criteria required. All or part of this action is an unfunded FY95 requirement. Estimated issue date of this Solicitation is 032795. License agreement with Colt'S Mfg., Inc. Requires manufacturing within the United Statesand United States territories. Effective 1 Oct 94 AMCCOM separated into two new commands the industrial OP eration command (IOC) and the acquisition chemical armament LO gistics activity (ACALA). It is imperative that special attention beGiven when addressing requests for solicitations andbids/offers. Failure to properly address requests for solici tations in accordance with this CBD notice will result innon-receipt of the Solicitation package. Failure to properly AD dress BIDS/offers in accordance with Solicitation instructions may result in A late bid which cannot be considered. Written, FAX or electronic requests for Solicitation packages are accepted. NO telephone requests will be honored. Requests for copies of this Solicitation should include your Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code (if A CAGE Code has been assigned to you) along with your name, address, datafax number, and Solicitation number. The FAX numberfor requests is (309) 782-4803. Electronic requests may be accepted through the AMCCOM Acquisition Information System (AAIS). All AMCCOM solicitations are available forviewing/downloading, in addition to procurement history, via the AAIS. The AAIS can be accessed electronically, 24 hours A Day, utilizing A MODEMset to dial (309) 782-7648. Once connected, EN-ter ''AAIS'' at the ''login'' prompt.At the ''password'' prompt DE-Press the ''enter'' key. If electronic means is not possible, pro curement history will be provided telephonically at (309) 782-8094on A limited basis. (0065)

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