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

J -- MARKET RESEARCH. SOURCES SOUGHT FOR REPAIR/OVERHAUL DUE 021299 POC Contracting Officer, Barry R. Hartleben/(309) 782-3272 MARKET RESEARCH -- The purpose of this survey is to locate sources for the repair/overhaul of the M1A1 Gunners' Quadrant (non-tritium) required in support of the Army's fleet of Howitzers and Tanks. NSN/PN: 1290-00-891-9999/7197156. The quantities for repair will range from 200 each to 500 each. The contractor will be required to repair the items listed in accordance with the TDPL 7197156 dated 06 Jun 94. When completed, the contractor will be required to certify that the quadrants conform to the referenced technical data package. Upon receipt of the quadrants, the contractor will perform an inspection to determine if the quadrants are economically repairable, and to report the findings to the Contracting Officer. The contractor will be required to provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC), which will state in part the condition code of the repaired/overhauled quadrants. Commercial quality assurance procedures and plans commensurate with ISO 9002, or an approved alternate shall be in place at the time of contract award. Product acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with applicable item specifications. Transportation of the components to the contractor's facility will be by government bill of lading, or government vehicle. The contractor will be required to store completed quadrants until disposition instructions are provided. The Contracting Officer will provide final shipping instructions. Companies must demonstrate that they have knowledge of the M1A1 Gunners' Quadrant, and have had past experience performing work on this or similar items. Companies will be required to warrant that the overhauled/repaired quadrants will perform satisfactorily when used for their intended purpose. Companies must have the knowledge and necessary test equipment to evaluate and test the quadrants, upon receipt and prior to shipment. This synopsis is for informational purposes only, and not a request for proposal. For additional information contact Mr. Barry R. Hartleben at (309) 782-3272. The deadline for response to this notice is 12 February 1999. Posted 02/04/99 (W-SN295075). (0035)

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