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13 -- TAIL CONE ASSEMBLY, 81MM, FOR M819 SMOKE CARTRIDGES SOL DAAA09-99-R-2018 DUE 013099 POC Contract Specialist Helen Ostrander (309) 782-8663 (Site Code DAAA09) Stock Number: 131501X880397; Tail Cone Assembly, M819 Smoke Cartridges for use on the 81MM Mortar M252, in accordance with Drawing 9300233 dated 11 Jul 86. Assembly consists of tail cone, rear support disc, and silastic. Quantities 13,150 each with a 100% option. Option will be evaluated at the time of award and contingent upon receipt of funding. Delivery is FOB Destination at Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, 120 days after date of award. Certificate of Compliance and First Article Testing will be required. Award of a contract will be based on the comparative advantages and disadvantages of the competing proposals, with award to the proposal considered to provide the "Best Value" to the Government. Award is contingent upon receipt of funds. Approximate issue date is 30 Dec 98 with closing date 30 days from issue. Firms interested in receiving a solicitation package should fax their request to (309) 782-4955. A request for bid package shall include: Company name, address, phone and fax numbers, cage code and taxpayer identification number and the solicitation number being requested. Written request must contain the same information and mailed to the above address. NOTICE TO ALL CONTRACTORS: All contractors who provide goods/services to the department of Defense (DOD) must be registered in the Central Contractors Register (CCR). You cannot be awarded a DOD contract whose solicitation is issued after 31 May 98 if you are not registered in the CCR. You may register via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. Further information may be obtained through the Internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec/faqs. If you do not have Internet access and want to register you may contact the CCR Registration Assistance Center at 1-800-227-2423. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. Standard Industry Code is 3483, 1,500 employees. Posted 12/10/98 (I-SN279181). (0344)

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