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

59 -- ELECTRON TUBE SOL DAAH01-98-R-0139 DUE 081398 POC AMSAM-AC-ML-SA, Margaret King Contracting Officer, 205-842-7553. 5960-00-937-6853, Army P/N 10180377, This item has been identified as having a potential for significant quantity fluctuation due to the Army's changing supply demands. As such, an Incremental Quantity Program solicitation will be issued utilizing Incremental Quantity Program provisions to reflect a minimum quantity of 15, known quantity of 37, and a maximum quantity of 59. Plus outyear requirements until FY 2003. Destinations to be furnished. Delivery schedule 110 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 Varian Associates Inc., 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303. 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. The most recent representative unit price and quantity relative to this acquisition is NSN 5960-00-937-6853, Awd Date 093092, Qty 103, Unit Price $4,375.00. The Government provides this price history without assuming the responsibility for any resulting conclusions or interpretations. The price history is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for offer bid. 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. Posted 06/29/98 (0180)

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