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

13 -- F15 AIRCRAFT - FLARE, INFRARED COUNTERMEASURE ASSEMBLY MJU-10/B SOL DAAA0995R0125 POC CONTACT THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST:Wanda Malvik (309)782-5929 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. This synopsis amends original, it was published 2-27-96. NSN: 1370-01-263-1602 l461 for pron F150C50M2/F162A09Km1, Qty: 141,432 EA, Unit of Issue: EA, Part Number: 8766185. FOB is unknown, National Defense item restricted to US & Canadian sources. First Article Test is required. MIL-Q-9858 inspection criteria required. This solicitation is issued to satisfy dual purpose: A: to procure MJU-10/B infrared flares. B. To conduct a market survey of the U.S. an Canadian marketplace to determine sources available who are interested in satisfying the Government's needs and requirements for infrared flares and to evaluate their existing capabilities and capacities to produce similar infrar flares. (2) Sources submitting proposals on the MJU-10/B are encouraged to participate in the infrared flare market survey, but are not required to do so conversely, sources participating in the infrared flare market survey are not required to submit a proposal on the mju-10/B. If your firm desires to participate in the infrared flare market survey, please mail or fax (309)782-3919 Your letter requesting further information to: Commander, HQ, US ARMY Industrial Operation Command, Attn: AMSIO-ACC-LM, MS. Malvik, Rock Island, Illinois 61299-6000. (3) The Market Survey and the contract award for the MJ 10/B are independent, separate actions from each other. The Procuring Contracting Officer is responsible for the contract and Industrial Readiness Analysts will perform the Market Survey. (4) The market survey may begin before contract award and may not be completed for several months after contract award. Proposals submitted for contract will not be provided to the Industrial Readiness Analysts performing the Market Survey. (5) The market survey will be performed to identify firms which possess the highly specialized skills, equipment and facilities required to manufacture infrared flares: (a) Personnel must be trained, skilled and experienced in handling highly sensitive, hazardous pyrotechnic formulation which produce extreme heat when ignited. (b) Specialized equipment needed to produce infrared flares and explosive mixers, consolidation presses, drying ovens, x-ray and radiation detectors, temperature and humidity chambers, vibration systems and specially designed test tunnels. (c) Facilities must meet Department of Defense explosive safety requirements and state and local safety requirements. (d) Appropriate security classification are required before the technical data package can be released to offeror(s). (6) The results of the Market Survey will be used to determine procurement strategy for subsequent infrared flares procurements and future infrared flares industrial base planning. (0249)

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