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N -- DESIGN, FABRICATE, AND INSTALL A BODY LOAD SYSTEM SOL DAAA09-98-R-3054 DUE 052598 POC Contract Specialist Mitzi Reitz (309) 782-8693 (Site Code DAAA09) Headquarters IOC will be issuing a solicitation for the following work/materials to be performed at Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, AR. Design, fabricate, install and test a system to assemble the 120MM Illum or IR Cartridge Loading Assembly in accordance with specification SIOPB-ET-1997-TS-8, revised date 10 Mar 98. Design, fabricate, install and test a drill and pin system for the 120MM Mortar in accordance with specification SIOPB-ET-1997-TS-8, Appendix A, revised date 10 Mar 98. Also required is the furnishing of all materials, equipment, supplies, labor and transportation for the installation of a new heating and air conditioning system in accordance with specification SIOPB-ET-1997-ET-8, Appendix B, revised date 10 Mar 98. Distribution Statement D is applicable. Drawing distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and DoD contractors only. A Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, DD Form 2345, is required. Contractors must complete the form, submit to DLSC, and be certified by thatorganization. Any questions regarding the certification program should be directed to Mr. Davidson at 800-352-3572. The form and all applicable instructions may be accessed electronically at http://www.dlsc.dla.mil/ccal. A solicitation package shall not be forwarded to a contractor who has not been certified. Solicitations will be made available on or about 17 Apr 98 with a closing date 35 days from issue. A pre-proposal conference/site visit will be conducted at Pine Bluff Arsenal on or about 29 Apr 98. It is highly recommended that contractors attend this conference. Solicitations will be made available on or about 20 Apr 98 with a closing date 35 days from issue. Firms interested in receiving a solicitation package should FAX (309)782-4955, (309)782-5958 or e-mail: mreitz@ria.emh2.army.mil and include your certified DD Form 2345, commercial and government entity (CAGE) code, taxpayer ID number, name, address, phone number, fax number and solicitation number. Home Page Access: http://www.ioc.army.mil/home/NOTICE: All contractors who provide goods/services to the Department of Defense (DoD) must be registered in the Central Contractors Register (CCR) by 31 May 98 in order to be awarded DoD contracts. Further information may be obtained through the Internet at http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec/faqs. You cannot be awarded a DoD contract whose solicitation is issued after 31 Mar 98 if you are not registered in the CCR. The Internet site for registering in the CCR is: http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. If you do not have Internet access and want to register with a paper form, you should contact the CCR Registration Assistance Center at 1-888-227-2423, customer service, and request the registration form and assistance packet for your completion. (0092)

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