U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Bldg 4488, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280

K -- REDUCED RANGE PRACTICE ROCKET PODS DUE 090798 POC Emily A. Springer, Contract Specialist, AMSAM-AC-TM-C, 256-876-0845, MAJ Robert E. Leonard, Contracting Officer, AMSAM-AC-TM-C, 256-876-8987 The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) currently has a requirement for the acquisition of 103 Reduced Range Practice Rocket (RRPR) Pods using salvaged Tactical rocket pod containers (RPC) previously delivered to the government. The requirement will also cover an option for up to 242 RRPRs. The contractor shall take unacceptable or damaged MLRS tactical rockets, salvage the usable parts and build MLRS RRPRs. Delivery of hardware shall begin no later than 300 days after award/option exercise and delivery of completed RRPRs shall begin no later than 3rd Quarter FY 00. 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 source. Suggest that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with this procurement make contact with the firm listed. The RFP shall be issued to Lockheed Martin Vought Systems (LMVS), P.O. Box 650003, MS MC-09, Dallas, Texas 75265-0003. LMVS is the prime contractor responsible for the research, development, and production of the MLRS. 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 07/23/98 (W-SN227457). (0204)

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