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10 -- HOUSING VALVE/MANIFOLD SOL DAAE20-97R0104 DUE 060597 POC Contract Specialist: Cheryl Callison (309) 782-4843, PCO: John E. Holmgren (309) 782-4836 1015-00-566-3825, Part Number 7973826. Hydraulic Spool Assembly, psi 925-1225, aluminum casting, 8.5 by 5.109 by 5.265. Extensive machining required. Requirements are 36 ea Housing Valve. 1015-00-613-6884, Part Number 11675992. Hydraulic, valve Traverse stabilize, size 7.65 x 6.79 x 3 servovalve is source controlled. Requirements are 13 ea Manifold. For use on the M60 Tank. All or part of this action is an unfunded FY97 requirement. FOB is Destination. ANSI/ISO/ASQC Q9002 or euivalent inspection criteria required. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is 050597. The proposed contract will include a 100 percent option. 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)782-7428. 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. (0104)

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