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10 -- PINTLE ADAPTER: UNIVERSAL SOL DAAE20-97R0148 DUE 063097 POC Contract Specialist: Deb Juhl (309) 782-3370, PCO: Robert C. Tedell (309) 782-8490 1010-01-M14-2410, Part Number 12012061. The Universal Pintle Adapter (UPA) consists of an adjustable arm assembly (adjustable arms, azimuth bar, shoulder bolt, serrated plates), a pintle adapter subassembly (pintle adapter/arm assembly, serrated plate, split sleeve), a screw lock, a pin and cable assembly, a locking handle assembly (locking bolt, locking handle), and a clamping pawl. Most components are made from carbon steel or stainless steel. Requirements are 1,215 ea Pintle Adapter: Universal. For use on the MK93 Dual Mount and Mk64 Mod 9 Mount. FOB is Unknown. All or part of this action is an unfunded FY97 requirement. Restricted to current producers, Saco Defense in Saco, ME and Capco in Grand Junction, CO, under FAR 6.302-1. It's not possible for a new contractor to perform first article testing and meet the required delivery date of Nov 97. ANSI/ISO/ASQC Q9002 or equivalent inspection criteria required. Published for subcontracting purposes only. Offers from concerns other than the above are not solicited. Statistical Process Control is required. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is 053097. 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. (0128)

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