U.S. Army Garrision, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Directorate of Contracting, Attn: STEAP-PR-R, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001

10 -- SHOTGUN DUE 050898 POC Joyce Collier, Contracting Officer, 410-278-3423 The Contracting Directorate, USAMC Acquisition Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, is seeking sources who can provide a shotgun with the following characteristics: 12 guage caliber with a 3-inch chamber; pump action; minimum 4-round magazine capacity; compatible with the rubber Pachmayr pistol grip stocks and forearms that are available for shotguns; desired length 20 inches with maximum length 22 inches with Pachmayr grip stocks and forearms installed; desired unloaded weight of 3 pounds with maximum unloaded weight of pounds; top mounted safety. Point of contact is Joyce Collier, 410-278-3423. Firms capable of supplying these shotguns should respond, in writing, to Contracting Directorate, USAMC Acquisition Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, ATTN: STEAA-CD-R (Joyce Collier), Ryan Building, Room 119, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5002, no later than 8 May 1998. Responses should be submitted in three copies and should include (1) a description of capability, including past experience with related effort; (2) current company literature, including product specification, drawings, pictures, and any commercial/marketing material available; (3) whether or not the firm is a large, small, small disadvantaged business, or woman-owned business; (4) any other pertinent information. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a promise to contract now a commitment of any kind. This is not a request for proposal and the Government will not assume any liability for costs incurred by respondees in providing information in response to this sources sought synopsis. (0105)

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