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61 -- BUS, CONDUCTOR SOL DAAE20-97R0098 DUE 050797 POC Contract Specialist: Margie Tuftee (309) 782-7163, PCO: Robert C. Tedell (309) 782-3811 6150-01-198-0235, Part Number 9365605. Requirements are 597 ea Bus, Conductor. For use on the RETS. All or part of this action is an unfunded FY97 requirement. FOB is Destination. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is 040797. A five year indefinite quantity contract is contemplated. Contemplated yearly minimum is 377 ea with a maximum yearly quantity of 703. 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)782-4728. 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): 26. (0073)

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