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34 -- WELDING SET, GAS SHE SOL DAAE20-96R0284 DUE 111596 POC Contract Specialist: Donna Webb (309) 782-6369 PCO: Robert C. Tedell (309) 782-3811 3431-01-305-7257, Part Number DFP366. Welding machine arc direct current inverter style multiple process 300 amp with gas metal arc welding equipment. Part 12 of the FAR will apply for this requirement. Requirements are 85 ea Welding Set, Gas She. For use on the Contact Maintenance Vehicle. FOB is Destination. The proposed contract will include a 200 percent option. All or part of this action is an unfunded FY96 requirement. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is 101596. 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)782-7428. 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. (0267)

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