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

13 -- ROCKET SYSTEM ACQUISITION POC CONTACT THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST: MS. CHRIS THOMPSON (309)782-4345, PROCURING CONTRACTING OFFICER: Ms. Pat Martel (309)782-3612. 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. Pre-Solicitation Conference to be hels 1 & 2 May 97 at 0800 at IOC Conference Center Bldg 350, Rock Island, Il. Morning of 1 May 97 the Government will present the proposed acquisition strategy. Afternoon of 1 and all of 2 May 97 individual meeting with firms to survey industry and jointly develop acquisition strategy. Full and Open Competition using Performance Specifications, Five Year Multi-year Systems Contract with Options beginning with FY99 requirements. Includes all types of 2.75" rockets, M274, M264, M261, M151, MK66, WTU 1/B and M278. All interested sources are encouraged to respond by FAX: (309)782-5562, or e-mail: cthomps1@rai-emh2.army.mil. Please indicate the name of your firm and role (PRIME or SUBCONTRACTOR), names and positions of personnel attending, their phone number and e-mail address. Seating is limited; request no more than four. (0094)

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