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

70 -- TRANSPORT, MAGNETIC SOL DAAH01-97-R-A201 DUE 100597 POC AMSAM-AC-ML-AA, JoAnne Mankoski, Contracting Officer, 205-842-7630. (MA) PRON D1702225, Noun: Transport, Magnetic; NSN 7025-01-398-4318; APN 11473923. Includes options for the base year and four (4) additional outyears with a quantity range of 2 to 30 for each year. 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 8, known quantity of 23, and a maximum quantity of 40. Destinations to be furnished. Delivery schedule 100 days after contract award. Offerors must be approved and qualified. 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 of sources. Suggest that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with this procurement, make contact with the firm(s) listed. The Government does not have in its possession sufficient data needed to purchase this item from other than the approved source. RFP Will be issued to Aydin Corporation, Aydin Vector Division, Friends Lane, Newton, PA 18940. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by this agency. Request solicitation package from address above, AMSAM-AC-BM-SD, FAX NUMBER, 205-876-9633. The most recent representative unit price and quantity relative to this acquisition is NSN 7025-01-398-4318, Awd date 061297, Qty 4, Unit Price $19,450.00. The Government provides this price history without assuming the responsibility for any resulting conclusions or interpretations that may be made. The price history is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for offer/bid. Adequate drawings, specifications, or other technical data are not available for this procurement 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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