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

K -- MODIFICATION OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM KAWASAKI BAYOU 400 4 X 4 ATVS DUE 071798 POC Mr. Leo J. Sydlik Jr. Contract Specialist 410-278-2977 FAX 410-278-2980/2077 The R&D Office, AMC Acquisition Center, U.S. Army Garrision, Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland is seeking to identify potential sources who can provide a solution to the upgrading of a stock suspension system for a 1996 and 1997 Kawaski Bayou 400 4 X 4 ATVs to accommodate payloads of front weight of 500 lb. and rear weight of 575 lb. for a maximum vehicle payload of 1075 lb. Interested firms may communicate their interest in writing to the Contract Specialist. The communication must fully document the firm's current capability to respond to a requirement of this type, including specifications of their product lines, pictures, drawings and any commercial / marketing material available. This is not a request for proposal. No solicitation exists; however, all responses within 17 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be reviewed by the Government to determine what firms in the marketplace currently have this capability. The final determination, based on the information provided is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses should be submitted to the AMC Acquisition Center, Research Development & Acquisition Office ATTN: STEAA-D-R Leo J. Sydlik Jr., Ryan Building 314 Room 119, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, APG MD 21005-5002. Posted 06/30/98 (0181)

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