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23 -- CONTAINER ROLL-IN/OUT PLATFORMS SOL DAAE0797RX028 POC For a solicitation copy or for information on this procurement, Call Earl Rashid (810) 574-7153 Draft request for proposal (DRFP) DAAE07-97-R-X028 for information or planning purposes will be released for industry comments. The DRFP is for a container roll-in /out platform (crop) with a quantity up to 10,000 each in support of the palletized load system (pls), which was described in the market survey draft specifications dated 12 Aug 96. It is planned to solicit this requirement for crops with up to three awards, one of which will be a competitive 8(A) set-aside instead of a small business set-aside. The crop is cargo carrying platform, of a permanent character, suitabke for repeated use with the pls load handling system (LHS) and compatible for the transport on the pls truck and pls trailer, and international organization for standardization (ISO) 1CC dry cargo container. Those offerors who responded to the market survey of 12 Aug 96 will be mailed a copy of the DRFP. All other offerors may request a copy of the DRFP by contacting Earl Rashid via FAX at (810) 574-7306. No telephone requests will be honored. see NOTE: N/A. All responsib le sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0347)

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