US Army Armament And Chemical Acquisition And Logistics Activity (ACALA) Attn: AMSTA-AC-PCC Rock Island, IL 61299-7630

10 -- REAR FOLLOWER/KEY ASSEMBLY DUE 020598 POC Mary Robbins (309)782-4372, PCO: Mary Donovan (309) 782-4895 DESC: 1025-01-293-0814/5310-01-292-5239, Part Number 12576073/12910858, The item to procure is a Parts are components of recoil mechanism used in the M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer. Requirements are 265/324 EA, Rear Follower/Key Assembly. FOB is Origin. For use on the M109 SPH. Estimated issue date is 9 Feb 98. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.501, 5.102(a)(7) and 14.205-1(c) therefore hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet: http://www-acala1.ria.army.mil/ACALA/AAIS/AAIS.htm. CAUTION: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidders mailing list. It is therefore incumbent upon any interested parties to periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for bid opening/receipt of proposals may render your bid or proposal nonresponsive and result in the rejection of same. (0021)

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