US Army Armament And Chemical Acquisition And Logistics Activity (ACALA) Attn: AMSTA-AC-PC, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630

53 -- SPECIAL PURPOSE WEB TIE DOWN STRAP SOL DAAE20-99-R-0061 POC Contract Specialist: Donna Jennings (309) 782-6601; PCO: Joyce L. Klein (309) 782-5051 E-MAIL: POC: Donna Jennings (309) 782-6601, djenningsd2@ria.army.mil. DESC: 5340-01-204-3009, Part Number 71224-1 (Type 1), The item to procure is a Special Purpose Web Tiedown Strap based on PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION MIL-PRF-71224, Type 1. Requirements are for a Long Term, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for five ordering periods with a guaranteed quantity of 31,500 each, Special Purpose Web Tiedown Strap. FOB is Destination. For use is Multi Purpose. Estimated issue date is 12 Feb 99. The Web Tiedown Strap consists of a Ratchet; 2 Swivel Snap Hooks; 2 Web Protector Sleeves, and Web Strap, 240.0 in length min extended; 36.0 in. length max retracted. Webbing Material is Latex Treated Polyester Weave. Color Olive Drab; all ends seared to prevent fraying. Tiedown strap assembly shall withstand a minimum load of 5,000 lbs for a minimum period of 30 seconds without evidence of deterioration or damage that may impair its intended operation; in addition swivel hooks shall rotate freely, hook keepers must function properly, and webbing must slip freely through the ratchet buckle. Tiedown Strap assembly shall withstand a minumin of 7,000 lbs for a minimum period of 30 seconds without slippage of the webbing and rupture of stitches and metal parts. The web strap shall not exhibit complete separation until a pull test load exceeds 10,000 lbs. The stitching pattern shall not exhibit complete separation until a pull test load exceeds 8,700 lbs. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.501, 5.102(a)(7) and 14.205-1(c) therefore hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet: http://www-acala1.ria.army.mil/ACALA/AAIS/AAIS.htm. CAUTION: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidders mailing list. It is therefore incumbent upon any interested parties to periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for bid opening/receipt of proposals may render your bid or proposal nonresponsive and result in the rejection of same. Proposed contract is 100% small business set-aside. The Performance Specification will be provided with the Solicitation via the internet. Posted 01/26/99 (W-SN291498). (0026)

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