US ARMY INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND, ATTN: AMSIO-ACS, ROCK ISLAND, IL. 61299-6000

13 -- CTG 40MM HEDP M430A1; CTG 40MM PRAC M385A1; CTG 40MM TP M918 POC CONTACT THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Rita Combs (309)782-3605, Contracting Officer: Gary L. Meyer (309)782-4942 Special attention must be given when addressing requests for solicitations and bids/offers. 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 to 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, a CAGE code has been assigned to you) along with your name, address, data fax number, and solicitation number. The fax number for requests is (309)782-4803. Electronic requests may be accepted through the Automated Acquisition Information System (AAIS). All IOC solicitations are available for viewing/downloading, in addition to procurement history, via the AAIS. The AAIS is accessible electronically 24 hours a day via modem at (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. Information obtained through AAIS is also available on the Internet. Prospective customers may now access the IOC home page at http://www-ioc.army.mil/. The current method of accessing data through AAIS will remain in place until further notice. At which time access using modems and login will be discontinued. NSN: 1310-01-354-8745, 86,000 ea, Part Number: 12926815, NSN: 1310-01-316-9973, 130,000 ea, Part Number: 129345554, NSN: 1310-01-362-5294, 2,190,965 ea. Sources sought for palnning systems integration for (3) three 40MM end item rounds. Prices will be requested on individual end item and/or bundled price of all three items. Prices shall include load, assemble and pack (lap) costs performed at and by Milan Army Ammunition Plant. This advertisement for sources does not constitute a request for proposal (RFP). This advertisement is for planning purposes only. Contractors will not be compensated for their efforts (time or material). For additional information and technical data via CD ROM, contact the contract specialist or the contracting officer. (0085)

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