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

10 -- HANDGUARD ASSY SOL DAAE20-95B0257 DUE 060295 POC Contact the Contract Specialist: T. Stottlemyre (309)782-4626, procuring Contracting Officer is: Daniel L Thorpe (309)782-4403. 1005-01-134-3629, part number 9349059. Handguard assembly consists of an Aluminum alloy liner, and A plastic molded handguard. End item: M16A2 rifle. Bidders are hereby notified of the following requirement: In order to receive the solicitation and technical data package, all bidders are required to execute a nondisclosure agreement binding each bidder to the terms and condistions of the agreement. Copies of the nondisclosure agreement shall be requested from ACALA, Attn: AMSTA-AC-PCW-C/MS. Teresa Stottlemyre, 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, return an original copy, certified mail to the above address. 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. Requirements are 33018 EA handguard assy. For use on the M16 rifle. FOB is destination. MIL-I-45208 inspection criteria required. Proposed contract is a 100 percent small business set-aside. Statistical process control is required. First article test is required. All or part of this action is an unfunded FY95 requirement. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is 050295. License agreement with Colt'S Mfg. Inc. Requires manufacturing within the United States and United States territories. Effective 1 Oct 94 AMCCOM separated into two new commands; the Industrial Operation Command (IOC) and the Acquisition Chemical Armament Logistics Activity (ACALA). It is imperative that special attention be given when addressing requests for solicitations and BIDS/Offers. Failure to properly address Requests for solicitations in accordance with this CBD notice will result in non-receipt of the solicitation package. Failure to properly address 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) (if A CAGE Code has been assigned to you) along with your name, address, datafax number, and Solicitation number. The FAX number for requests is (309) 782-4728. Electronic requests may be accepted through the AMCCOM Acquisition Information System (AAIS). All AMCCOM solicitations are available for viewing/downloading, in addition to procurement history, via the AAIS. The AAIS can be accessed electronically, 24 hours a day, utilizing a modem set to dial (309) 782-7648. Terminal emulation should be VT100, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. Once connected, enter ''AAIS'' at the ''login'' prompt. At the ''password'' prompt depress the ''enter'' key. If electronic means is not possible, procurement history will be provided telephonically at (309)782-8094 on a limited basis. (0101)

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