Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280

12 -- UPPER SHROUD ASSEMBLY SOL DAAH01-98-R-A010 DUE 100597 POC AMSAM-AC-ML-TA, Donna Willard Contracting Officer, 205-876-1510. (MA) This item has been identified as having a potential for significant quantity fluctuation due to the Army's changing supply demands. As Such, an Incremental Quantity Program solicitation will be issued utilizing Incremental Quantity Program provisions to reflect a minimum quantity of 7 each, known quantity of 11, and a maximum quantity of 15. In addition, this requirment will have option quantities for the base year and four out years ranging from 5 each to 25 each, respectively. Destinations to be furnished. Delivery schedule 75 days after contract award. Offerors must be approved and qualified. The Government does not possess sufficient documentation to acquire this item from other than the qualified source. A technical data package which defines all engineering and quality requirements is not available. This proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number or sources. Suggest that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with this procurement, make contact with the firm(s) listed. RFP will be issued to McDonnell Douglas Corp., Defense and Electronics Systems, 5301 Bolsa Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by this agency. Request for solicitation package from adddress above, AMSAM-AC-BM-S, FAX NUMBER 205-876-9633. Adequate drawings, specification or other technical data are not avialable for this procuement and will not be furnished. Potential offerors are encouraged to pursue qualification for future buys in accordance with MICOM Pamphlet 702-1 available through Internet. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0234)

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