US Army Armament and Chemical Acquisition and Logistics Activity (ACALA) Attn: AMSTA-AC-PCC (WW4), Rock Island, IL 61299-7630

53 -- WASHER, FLAT SOL DAAE20-96T0467 DUE 111196 POC Contract Specialist: Kim Jones (309) 782-6438, PCO: Margaret I. Emmert (309) 782-7149 5310-01-286-0474, Part Number 12577051. Flat Washer made from Steel, 3.0 mm thick x 31.98 mm O.D. with a 22.1 mm hole. NOTIFICATION: In order to receive the above solicitation and technical data package, an executed Non-Disclosure Agreement is required. This agreement shall be requested from ACALA, ATTN: AMSTA-PCW-B, Kim Jones, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630, and will be available prior to release of the solicitation. Requirements are 189 ea Washer, Flat. For use on the 120 mm Mortar. FOB is Destination. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is 101096. The proposed contract will include a 100 percent option. 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 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. (0262)

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