Director, USAMC Acquisition Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Attn: STEAA-AE, 4118 Susquehanna Ave., Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5002

26 -- VEHICLE TIRES SOL No solicitation DUE 040599 POC Linda C. White/Contract Specialist, 410-278-2998/FAX: 410-278-2980 The RD&A Office, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland is seeking to identify potential sources who can provide general purpose tires for use in a wide-ranging operational environment from improved surface to off-road/cross-country capable that met the following technical and performance specifications: Tire size: 33x12.5Rx15.5 which will mount on a 16-1/2x8-1/2 rim; radial; 2 ply tire face; 3 ply side wall; Non-DOT special purpose is acceptable; DOT certified is desired. This notice is in no way to be construed as a solicitation; no solicitation exists; however, all responses received by the government by the response deadline will be reviewed to determine which firms have tires that meet or exceed the foregoing requirement. Interested firms may communicate their interest IN WRITING to Linda White, Contract Specialist, Attn: STEAA-CD-R, Research, Development and Acquisition Center, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-3105. Responses should be submitted in two copies and shall include (1) a brief description of corporate capability, including past experience with this type tire; (2) company name, address, point of contact, phone number, specifications/litierature/brochure of your product and production capability; (3) whether your firm is a large, small, or small disadvantaged business; and (4) Any other pertinent information. This synopsis is for obtaining potential sources for planning purposes and does not constitute a promise to contract or a committment of any kind. This is not a request for proposals and the Government assumes no liability for costs incurred by respondees in providing information in response to this synopsis. Posted 03/08/99 (W-SN306188). (0067)

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