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13 -- CTG, 40MM, M781 SOL DAAA0998R0017 POC Contract Specialist: CPT. Arthur E. Spenard (309)782-3474, Contracting Officer: Gary L. Meyer (309)782-4942 Special attention be must be given when addressing requests for solicitations and bids/offers. Failure to properly address requests for solicitations in accordance with this CBD notice will result in non-receipt of the solicitation package. Failure to properly address bids/offers in accordance to solicitation instructions may result in a late bid which cannot be considered. Written, fax, or electronic requests for solicitation packages are accepted. No telephone requests will be honored. Requests for copies of this solicitation should include your commercial and government entity (CAGE a CAGE code has been assigned to you) along with your name, address, data fax number, and solicitation number. The fax number for requests is (309) 782-4803. Information can also be obtained through (AAIS) Automated Acquisition Information System on the Internet. All IOC solicitations are available for viewing/downloading, in addition to procurement history, via the AAIS. Prospective customers may access the IOC Home Page at http://www-ioc.army.mil/. All current and future users of AAIS are encouraged to access the system using the Internet. Access via the modem will soon be discontinued. For a short time, the AAIS will remain accessible electronically 24 hours a day via modem at (309) 782-7648. Terminal emulation should be VT100, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. Once connected, enter "AAIS" at the "LOGIN" prompt. At the "PASSWORD" prompt depress the "ENTER" key. If electronic means is not possible, procurement history will be provided telephonically at (309) 782-8094 on a limited basis. Issue Date: 15 Dec 97, Bid Opening Date: O/A 31 Jan 98. NSN: 1310-01-211-8073, Qty: 2,004,648, Part Number: 9395853, FOB: Origin. Remarks: Best Value, 60/40 split award, Multi year option. Proposed contract is a 100% small business set-aside. MIL-Q-9858 inspection criteria required. First Article Test is required. Statistical Process Control is required. (0310)

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