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

49 -- SLING, ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION DUE 072499 POC Jeffrey De Vilder, Contract Specialist, Tele: (309) 782-6329, FAX: (309) 782-3806 This requirement is for a Sling, Engine and Transmission. This is not a request for proposals, this is a market research only. However, the Government is investigating the possibility to buy an engine lifting sling of no less than 4000 pound capacity that will allow a raised load to be manually tilted. The adjusting mechanism should be manually adjustable and self-locking so that the load can not be tilted inadvertently. Lengthening one leg of the sling shall automatically shorten the other leg. The sling shall be no less than 65 inches long end-to-end, and shall have a swiveling hook on each leg that has a throat opening of no less than 1 inch. The sling shall also have a lifting eye or eyebolt having an inside diameter of no less than 1-5/8 inches. Interested persons should submit technical information, manufacturer's model number, parts list, price and availability on commercial sling, engine and transmission. Request this information be forwarded to Commander, U.S. Army TACOM-ARDEC, ATTN: AMSTA-AR-EST-P/Mr. Dale Holland, Rock Island, Illinois 61299-7300. Request all inquiries be directed to Mr. Dale Holland, (309) 782-8146, FAX: (309) 782-6339. Posted 07/07/99 (W-SN351230). (0188)

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