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10 -- MOUNTS FOR THE M4 CARBINE SOL DAAD05-96-B-9001 DUE 031596. POC Contract Specialist, Leo J. Sydlik Jr., (410) 278-2977, Contracting Officer, Fred S. Thomas. U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground has a requirement for a mount to interface between the AN/PAQ-4C Aiming Device and the Carbine Rail System commonly called the ``Picattiny Rail''. For all official reference documents, these mounts shall be referred to as Mounts (ANPAQ4), F MILSTD 1913 RAIL. The modular rail system used with the M4 carbine, commonly referred to as the ``Picattiny Rail'', is described in MILSTD 1913. These mounts shall provide a secure interface between the AN/PAQ-4C Aiming Device and the ``Picattiny Rail''. The mount must have the minimum characteristics: Attaching device, such as the thumbscrew or lever that will allow attachment and removal of mount with no special tools (common-sized index wrenches are acceptable). It is preferred that the mount can be attached and removed by hand with no tools. The mount must not loosen when the weapon with the rail system, mount and aiming device is dropped from a 3 foot height onto a concrete surface for 5 successive times. The mount must be parkerized or finished with an equivalent low reflective surface, to protect the metal from corrosion. Send three (3) samples. (045)

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