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10 -- NOTICE OF PROCUREMENT OF 300 M16A4 RIFLES SOL DE-RP04-97AL76684 (M1) DUE 083097 POC Point of Contact: Daniel J. Saiz (505) 845-4225. Contracting Officer: Mary-Lynn C. Hartford (505) 845-4661. This is a modification to a combined synopsis/solicitation published on 21 July 1997 for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This modification to the announcement is for clarification purposes on the following: a) the military standard is MIL-R-63997b dated 12/86, b) The Vortex is the Sommers Votex Flash-Hider, U.S. Patent No. 5596161, manufacture by Smith Enterprises of Tempe, AZ, c) The accuracy is remains as previously defined in this announcement, d) the upper receiver is a flattop upper receiver with MilStd 1913 "Picatinny" rail, with a detachable carrying handle, e) Rifling specifies 1:9 twist, f) the selective file specifies a fully-automatic option vs. 3-round burst. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested; and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. This requirement has been assigned a response number of DE-RP04-97AL76684 and will need to be referenced on all offers/responses to this announcement. The requirement will be awarded under full and open competition. For information purposes, the assigned Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)Code for this procurement is 3484 with a corresponding size standard of 1000 employees. This commercial item incorporates the provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. No substitute items will be accepted. The U.S. Department of Energy, Albuquerque Operations Office (AL) is acquistioning for 300 M16A4 Rifles. The Rifles shall be of M16A4 design, firing the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. The rifles shall meet all applicable MilStd and MilSpec requirements for material, finish and function. The upper receiver assembly shall have the following features: 20" M16A2 -profile barrel, chrome line, with 1x9" rifling twist; Smith Arms "Vortex" flash suppresser installed on muzzle; fixed/forged M16A2 front sight assembly, with square post front sight adjustable for elevation zero, and bayonet lug; standard M16A2 fore end; flattop upper receiver with forward bolt assist, brass deflector, and MilStd 1913 Picatinny rail on upper surface; detachable carrying handle which will mount on Picatinny rail, incorporating M16A2 field-adjustable rear sight assembly. The lower receiver assembly shall have the following features: selective fire (3-position selector lever; safe, semi-automatic, and fully automatic); standard M16A2 rigid buttstock and pistol grip. The rifle shall be capable of shooting an average group size of 2 minutes of angle or less, at ranges from 100 to 500 yard, when fired from a sandbag-supported prone position, using M855 ball ammunition, with a 4x telescopic sight. Delivery is to US. DOE, c/o Sandia National Laboratories, 6000 Igloo Areas, 1575 Eubank SE, Kirtland AFB East, NM 87185-5800, FOB Destination, and is required no later than December 31, 1997. Provision FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, and FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition without addenda. Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of lowest overall price. In addition to the vendor's proposed pricing, offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification -- Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Status or Executive Orders as follows: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I, 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52-222-35, affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans and Veteran of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act- Supplies. Written proposal to this synopsis/solicitation may be mailed or faxed to Daniel J. Saiz at the address/fax listed herein on the revised date of 08/30/97, not later than 3:30P.M. (0226)

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