US ARMY INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND, ATTN: AMSIO-ACS, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-6000

13 -- HYDRA 70 SOL DAAA0996R0098 DUE 091896 POC CONTACT THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Chris Thompson (309)782-4345, Contracting Officer: Richard P. Burns (309)782-4597 Special attention be must 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 to 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 a CAGE code has been assigned to you) along with your name, address, data fax number, and solicitation number. The fax number for requests is (309) 782-4803. Electronic requests may be accepted through the Automated Acquisition Information System (AAIS). All IOC solicitations are available for viewing/downloading, in addition to procurement history, via the AAIS. The AAIS accessible electronically 24 hours a day via modem at (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. Issue date: 27 Aug 96, Open Date: 18 Sep 96.- HYDRA 70 (M261 Whd) Qty: 6,919, NSN: 1340-01-379-7814, Unit of Issue: EA, Part Number: 12960865.-HYDRA 70 (M264) Qty: 6,388, NSN: 1340-01-289-4719, Unit of Issue: EA, Part Number: 12972489.- Hydra 70 (M274) Qty: 45,561, NSN: 45,561, Unit of Issue: EA, Part Number: 12960876. FOB: Origin, Restricted to MOB Producers. For subcontracting info only. (0241)

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