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81 -- TO MANUFACTURE AND PROVIDE 120MM BATTALION MORTAR PA153 FIBER CONTAINERS SOL DAAE30-96-R-0020 DUE 041196 POC Contact Sheela Lopez, 201-724-4825/Contracting Officer, Carol A. Klapal, 201-724-4825. The US Army ARDEC intends to procure 65,062 PA153 Fiber Containers, to be used as the primary innerpack for the 120MM Mortar Cartridges. The contractor shall manufacture, inspect, test, package and ship PA153 fiber ammunition containers in accordance with the drawings, specifications, and standards listed in the Statement of Work. This requirement will include two options. The option quantities are estimated at 80,000 units maximum for 1997 and 115,000 units maximum for 1998. This procurement is restricted to companies manufacturing in the United States. Information regarding this action can be accessed through Http://Procnet.Pica.Army.Mil (0087)

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