US Army Armament And Chemical Acquisition And Logistics AC, Tivity (ACALA), Attn: AMSTA-PCC (X5L), Rock Island IL, 62199-7630

42 -- M2A1 CANISTER SOL DAAE20-95B0247 DUE 060895 POC Contact the Contract Specialist: Doug Lenz (309)782-5604, procuring Contracting Officer is: AL Hutson (309)782-3220. 4240-01-361-1319, part number D5-3-1520. End item: M40/M42/M43/MCU-2a/P gas mask. Canister-consists of polypropylene mesh paper filter, a formed Aluminum alloy body (.025 thick drawn container 2.74 in. High by 4.138 diameter) with reduced diameter neck and Die form threads. Filled with activated charcoal between two Fine filters and a manufactured pleated filter with an outlet on the cover and an air outlet on the base of the body. MIL-Q-9858a oransi/ASQC Q91 inspection procedure required. Bidders are advised that subject IFB is restricted to U.S. And Canadian manufacturers pursuant to FAR 6.302-3, industrial mobilization. This procurement is intended to establish a restricted specified base of producers for the C2a1 canister. A portion of the technical data (TDP) is pro-prietary to Canadian Commercial Corporation racal filter Technologies LTD and its use is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreement DAAA09-92-C-0574. Consequently, this agreement precludes the release of TDP to bidders who are unable to participate in the subject procurement action. Prior to the release of subject IFB and corresponding TDP (aperture cards), all potential bidders are re quired to execute a non-disclosure agreement through HQ, ACALA, Attn: AMSTA-AC-PCH-B/Mr. Doug Lenz, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630, (309)782-5604. Requirements are 472038 EA M2a1 canister. For use on the gas mask. FOB is destination. National defense item restricted to US & Canadian sources. First article test is required. All or part of this action is an unfunded FY95 requirement. Estimated issue date of this Solicitation is 050895. 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 re quests for solicitations in accordance with this CBD notice will re sult 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. Unfunded FY95 re-quirement. Written, FAX or electronic requests for Solicitation packages are accepted. NO telephone requests will be honored. Re quests for copies of this Solicitation should include your Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) (if a CAGE Code has been assigned toyou) along with your name, address, datafax number, and solicitationnumber. The FAX number for requests is (309) 782-4803. Electronic requests may be accepted through the ACALA Acquisition Information System (AAIS). All ACALA solicitations are available forviewing/downloading, in addition to procurement history, via theaais. The AAIS can be accessed electronically, 24 hours a Day, util izing a MODEM set to dial (309) 782-7648. Once connected, enter ''AAIS'' at the ''login'' prompt. At the ''password'' prompt depress the ''enter'' key. If electronic means is not possible, procurement his Tory will be provided telephonically at (309) 782-8094 on a limitedbasis. This corrects multiple items printed on or about 20.Apr.95.(0143)

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