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

14 -- BATTERY, EXPLOSIVE SOL DAAH01-98-R-0014 DUE 120897 POC AMSAM-AC-ML-AB, Patti Page, Contracting Officer, 205-842-6212. Pron D17H7004, Noun: Battery, Explosive, NSN 1420-01-305-7524, Army P/N 11465993, This acquisition also includes outyear requirements through FY 2002 for a maximum quantity of 1115. This item has been identified as having a potential for significant quantity fluctuation due to the customers changing supply demands. As such, an Incremental Quantity Program solicitation will be issued utilizing Incremental Quantity Program provisions to reflect a minimum quantity of 40, known quantity of 176, and a maximum quantity of 300. Destinations to be furnished . Delivery schedule 105 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. RFP will be issued to Eagle Picher Ind. Inc., Electronics Div., C and Porter Streets, P.O. Box 47, Joplin, MO 64801. 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-AB, FAX Number 205-955-7737. The most recent representative unit price and quantity relative to this acquisition is NSN 1420-01-305-7524, Awd Date 032796, Qty 69, Unit Price $874.96. 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. (0297)

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