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10 -- CONTROL BOX, MINE SOL DAAE20-96B0021 DUE 110496 POC Contract Specialist: Joseph Spratt (309) 782-6759, PCO: Allen J. Hale (309) 782-6736 1095-01-260-2732, Part Number 9366462. Power Control Box for the M139 Dispensor. Parts include microprocessors, optocuplers, cable assemblies and approximate twelve circuit card assemblies with one or tow printed boards. The boards are plastic laminated copper-clad using the electroless copper deposition system. The parts are mounted in a two part alum. case approximate 20 in x 16.5 in. x 17.5 in. Requirements are 4 ea Control Box, Mine. For use on the M139 Volcano. MIL-I-45208 inspection criteria required. Proposed contract is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All or part of this action is an unfunded FY96 requirements. FOB is destination. The proposed contract will include a 100% percent option. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is 100496. Failure to properly address requests for solicitation in accordance with this CBD notice will result in non-receipt of the solicitation package. Failure to properly address bids/offers in accordance with 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)(if a CAGE code has been assigned to you) along with your name, address, datafax number, and solicitation number. The fax number for requests is (309) 782-4728. Electronic requests may be accepted through the Automated Acquisition Information System (AAIS). All ACALA solicitations are available for viewing/downloading, in addition to procurement history, via the AAIS. The AAIS can be accessed electronically, 24 hours a day, using a modem set to dial (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. (0256)

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