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

28 -- ENGINE HEAD ASSEMBLY SOL DAAE20-98-T-0136 DUE 052698 POC Contract Specialist Judy Barklage (309)782-3779,PCO Brian W. Schmidt (309)782-3811 Also, there DESC: 2805-01-425-9864, Part Number 31-15-2945, The item to procure is a Engine Head Assembly for the M56/58 Smoke Generators, head is comprised of a few complex parts including the head, which is manufactured of aluminum bar stock, head is 3 inches in diameter and 3 inches long, has machined coolant fins, 16 holes drilled at 30 degree angle and difficult internal machining. Also, there is a valve which is manufactured from .008 inch thick stainless martin hromium steel alloy, head has 16 fingers and fits over drilled holes. Requirements are 200 EA, Engine Head Assembly. FOB is destination. For use on the M157A2 Smoke Generator. Estimated issue date is 24 Apr 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. Proposed contract is 100% small business set-aside. (0099)

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