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

43 -- PUMP SUBASSEMBLY SOL DAAH01-98-R-A043 DUE 112997 POC AMSAM-AC-ML-TB, Judy Hobbs Contract Specialist, 205-842-6126 AMSAM-AC-ML-TB, Mary G. Pitman Contracting Officer, 205-876-8039. NSN 4320-01-325-1223, Army P/N 13027124; Item description: piston and shoe 9, valves 2, spring guide 2, manifold piston 1, bearing housing 1, switch, thermal 1, press elect 1, retainer 14, spacer 4. 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 20, known quantity of 50, and a maximum quantity of 70. In addition, this requirement will have option quantities for the base year and three out year ranging from 8 each to 15 each; 13 each to 20; 12 each to 16; and 10 each to 15 each respectively. 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 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. RFP has been issued to Vickers Incorporated, Aerospace Marine Defense, 5353 Highland Drive, Jackson, MS 39206. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by this agency. Request solicitation package from addresss above, ATTN: AMSAM-AC-ML-SD, FAX Number 205-876-9633. The most recent representative unit price and quantity relative to this acquisition is NSN 4320-01-325-1223, Awd Date 052792, Qty 25, Unit Price $13,954.00. 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 drawing, 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. (0288)

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