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

14 -- THERMAL BATTERY SOL DAAH01-98-R-0025 DUE 011798 POC AMSAM-AC-ML-AB, Patti Page Contracting Officer, 205-842-6212. NSN 1420- 01-304-2515, Army P/N 10253420-2. This covers a requirements contract consisting of a Thermal Battery for a maximum quantity of 530. Orders will be issued as requirements materialize during fisical years 1998 through 2002. 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. RFP will be issued to Eagle Picher Industries Inc., Electronics Division, C and Parker Street, 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-L, FAX Number 205-842-6302. 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. (0337)

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