Defense Special Weapons Agency, 6801 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA, 22310-3398

38 -- AIR POWERED TRACK DRILL SOL DNA001-96-B-0049 POC Daniel Bertuna, Negotiator, (703) 325-1197, Scott G. Morton, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-1200. Proposed effort is to procure an air powered track drill and necessary supplies to be used in tunnel operation in the Republic of Kazakstan. The air powered track drill must have the following or equivalent (i.e. European standard): 12-foot feed; pneumatic rock drill; 5-foot extendable boom and water/detergent dust suppression system. In addition, a 900 cfm mobile diesel air compressor will be required. The Defense Special Weapons Agency (DSWA) expects to award this contract through sealed bidding procedures. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) for this effort will be issued on or about 9 Aug 96. All requests for copies of the IFB must be submitted in writing to: HQDWSA, ATTN: Daniel Bertuna, 6801 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310-3398, or to fax number (703) 325-9295. IFB No. DSWA001-96-B-0049. Information on DSWA solicitations, already released, can be obtained by calling the DSWA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. As of 31 May 96, Acquisition Management has added ''Procurement Opportunities'' to the DSWA Home Page available on the World Wide Web. Information will include this synopsis and more. Please check us out at w.w.w.dswa.mil. Reference Synopsis No. 96-80 (0213)

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