Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

70 -- THERMAL UNIT REMOTE SOL DAAH01-98-R-0024 DUE 122097 POC AMSAM-AC-ML-SA, Margaret King Contracting Officer, 205-842-7553. NSN 7025-01-441-6948, Army P/N 13385850-1011, 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 3, known quantity of 7, and a maximum quantity of 21. Also included are outyear requirements through FY 2002 for a maximum quantity of 105. Destinations to be furnished. Delivery schedule 90 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 has been issued to Raytheon Company, Missile Systems Division, Andover Plant, 350 Lowell Street, West Andover, MA 01810. 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-L, FAX Number 205-842-6302. The most recent representative unit price and quantity relative to this acquisition is NSN 7025-01-441-6948, Awd Date 052196, Qty 16, Unit Price $30,340.00. The Government provides this price history without assuming the responsibility for any resulting conclusions or interpretations. 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. (0310)

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