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10 -- HANDLE AND FIRING MECHANISM ASSEMBLY FOR 60MM MORTAR SOL DAAA09-99-B-3010 DUE 013099 POC Contract Specialist Helen Ostrander (309) 782-8663 (Site Code DAAA09) NSN: 1010010432050; Handle and Fire Mechanism Assembly for 60MM Mortars at Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, New York. This acquisition is unrestricted. FOB is Watervliet, New York. Drawings and specifications for this acquisition will be provided on Compact Disks-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM). There will be no charge, however, only one CD-ROM will be issued per contractor. Approximate issue date is 5 Jan 99 with closing date 30 days from issue date. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C is applicable. Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors. A MILITARILY CRITICAL TECHNICAL DATA AGREEMENT, DD Form 2345 is required. The form and all applicable instructions can be obtained at the following web site: www.dlsc.dla.mil. Contractors must have the form filled out and submitted to DLSC and be certified by that organization. A solicitation package can not be forwarded to a contractor who has not been certified. A copy of the certified DD Form 2345 is required to be submitted with any request for solicitation package. Any questions regarding the certification program should be directed to Mr. Davidson at 1-800-352-3572. Also, since proprietary technical data is applicable, prospective offerors should immediately request a CONFIDENTIAL NON-DISCLOSURE AND NON-USE AGREEMENT by FAX to (309) 782-4955, ATTN: Ms. Eileen Ray. Contractors should then execute this form and fax back to Ms. Ray along with their DD Form 2345 as stated above. The solicitation number shall be referenced on all FAXs. 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 1-888-227-2423. Posted 12/25/98 (I-SN283502). (0359)

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