Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Acquisition Division, Room 3290, 650 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20226

10 -- AUXILLARY FIREARMS SOL BATF 98-26 DUE 102198 POC Charles Logan, Contracting Officer, (202) 927-7717 BATF intends to award a sole source contract to Smith and Wesson, Arlington, VA, for up to 2,000 Smith and Wesson Model 640 Revolvers. Specifications are as follows: Action: Double Action; Caliber: .357/.38 Special; Capacity: 5 Rounds; Barrel Length: 2 & 1/8 inches; Hammer: Fully Concealed; Trigger: .312" Smooth Combat; Front Sight: Black Pinned Ramp; Rear Sight: Fixed Notch; Grips: Uncle Mike's Combat; Weight: 24.0 oz; Overall Length: 6 & 5/16 inches. Contract is to have one base year and four one-year option periods. The type of contract will be Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ). All requests for a copy of the solicitation must be in writing to the address above or faxed to (202) 927-8688. Telephone requests for copies of the solicitation will not be honored. The closing date listed above is an approximation only. The solicitation will have the exact due date. This acquisition will be handled under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. See numbered Note 22.***** Posted 09/04/98 (W-SN246386). (0247)

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