Commander, U.S. Army Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280

58 -- MODEM, COMMUNICATION SOL DAAH01-97-R-A042 DUE 012496 POC AMSMI-AC-CDCA, Ellen M. Daniel Contracting Officer, 205-842-7588. Synopsis No. 5386-96 (MA) NSN 5895-01-064-1873, Army P/N 11511023. Includes options for four program years. This item has been identified as having a potential for significant quantity fluctuation due to the Army's changing supply demands. As such, an Incremental Quantity Program solicitation will be issued utilizing Incremental Quantity Program provisions to reflect a minimum quantity of 25, known quantity of 62, and a maximum quantity of 87. Destinations to be furnished. Delivery schedule 220 days after contract award. Offerors must be approved and qualified. This proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources. Suggest that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunties in connection with this procurement, make contact with the firm(s) listed. The Government does not possess sufficient documentation to acquire this item from other than the qualified source. RFP will be issued to Rockwell International, Collins Defense Communications 350 Collins Rd., N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52498. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by this agency. Request solicitation package from address above, ATTN: AMSMI-AC-MOD, FAX 205-876-9633. The most recent representative unit price and quantity relative to this acquisition is NSN 5895-01-064-1873, Awd Date 072595, Qty 10, Unit Price $13,170.00. The Government provides this price history without assuming the responsibility for any resulting conclusions or interpretations that may be made. The price history is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for offer/bid. Adequate drawings, specifications or other technical data are not available for this procurement and will not be furnished. Potential offerors are encouraged to pursue qualification for future buys in accordance with MICOM Pamphlet 702-1 available through Internet. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0351)

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