US Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000

13 -- M795 155MM, HIGH EXPLOSIVE PROJECTILE METAL PARTS SOL DAAE30-97-R-0106 DUE 102797 POC Mr. William E. Gregg III, Contract Specialist, (973) 724-3975 WEB: US ARMY TACOM-ARDEC Procurement Network, http://procnet.pica.army.mil/procacts.htm. E-MAIL: William E. Gregg III, wgregg@pica.army.mil. The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armament Command, Research, Development and Engineering Center (TACOM/ARDEC) has a requirement for 87,576 each M795, 155mm, High Explosive projectile metal parts in accordance with a Government Technical Data Package. The projectile shells are to be made from high fragmentation steel and require specialized welding skills and equipment. The prospective contractor shall provide for all the necessary labor, materials, supplies, services, facilities, and equipment (specialized or otherwise) to perform the requirements of the contract. The Government does not intend to sponsor or procure facilities for the manufacture of the M795 projectile. Any costs associated with facilitization that a prospective offeror intends to pass on to the Government should be part of the proposed unit price. This item consists of a gilding metal rotating band which encircles a high fragmentation steel body near its base. The assembly is fitted with an energy absorbing lifting plug at the nose which protects the item during shipping and handling. Other components include a flexible rotating band cover and an obturator. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for this effort. This proposed acquisition is restricted to U.S. and Canadian based manufacturers. The solicitation will be issued on or about September 24, 1997 with proposals due approximately 30 days later. This solicitation will be available for downloading from the World Wide Web Electronic Commerce Home Page available at the following address: http://procnet.pica.army.mil. Responses to this notice should be sent electronically to the point of contact below, however, if a written response is necessary, submit to: U.S. Army TACOM/ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC-A, Building 10, Mr. William E. Gregg III, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J. 07806-5000. Contractors are reminded to see Numbered Note 13. (0234)

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