US Army Armament and Chemical Acquisition and Logistics Activity (ACALA), ATTN: AMSTA-AC-PCC (WWF), Rock Island, IL 61299-7630

10 -- HOUSING, MECHANICAL SOL DAAE20-97R0100 DUE 052797 POC Contract Specialist: Lynn E. Burris (309) 782-3731, PCO: Barry R. Hartleben (309) 782-7116 3950-01-364-1605, Part Number 12591375. The Gearbox casing is a complex machined aluminum casting made from A03560-T6 or A07710-T6 aluminum alloy. The casting is approximately 10 inches by 10 inches with threaded inserts and copper alloy bearing sleeves. Requirements are 85 ea Housing, Mechanical. For use of the M119A1 Howitzer. FOB is Destination. ANSI/ISO/ASQC Q9002 or equivalent inspection criteria required. Statistical Process Control is required. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is 042597. 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 CAGEcode 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. (0093)

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