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

30 -- LINK STRIPPER SOL DAAE20-96B0229 DUE 111596 POC Contract Specialist: Phyllis Smith (309) 782-3625, PCO: Allen J. Hale (309) 782-6736 3040-01-300-3155, Part Number 12524486. Material is per AMS 5643 or AMS 5622, 17-4 PH, heat treat: Precipitation harden per MIL-H-6875 to condition H1025; Alternate material is Cres per AMS 5343, Investment casting, 17-4 PH, heat treat: Precipitation harden to condition H1000 per MIL-H-6875; Surface treatment is per QQ-P-35; 2 holes threaded to M6X1-6H; 1 hole CSK to 2.0 MM. by 45.0 Deg., threaded to M6X1; 2 slots 8.0 MM. lg. by 4.76 MM. Requirements are 1,147 ea Link Stripper. For use of the M242 Gun. FOB is destination. The proposed contract will include a 100% percent option. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is 101596. 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. See Note(s): 1. (0267)

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