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29 -- PULSE JET SYSTEM AND SUBKITS SOL DAAE20-97R0085 DUE 041497 POC Contract Specialist: Vicki Simpson (309) 782-6931, PCO: Dave L. Elliott (309) 782-3814 2940-01-434-7200. Pulse Jet System (PJS) Kits, 547 ea, P/N 57K2928 (without Left Oil Cooling Fan, P/N 12388111). These kits are to be provided in accordance with BECP GDLR7940-B. Delivery Schedule: Approx. 40 per month beginning Jan 98. There are 4 option periods FY97, FY98, FY99, FY00. The option ordering quantity for each FY is a follows: 40 -- 99 ea, 100 -- 199 ea, 200 -- 299 ea. SubKits -- HNB (Hall Network Box) 72 ea, P/N 57K2934; FUPP (Full Up Power Pack) 64 ea, P/N 57K2933; Engine Kit, 64 ea, P/N 57K2929; Fan Rework, 315 ea, P/N 57K2949. Option: 200 percent per each subkit for each fiscal year FY97, FY98, FY99, FY00. This solicitation will be a best value acquisition in which there will be evaluation factors other than price. FOB is Origin, Full and Open Competition. These requirements are fully funded. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is 030797. 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. (0044)

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