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63 -- HIGH VALUE ASSET SECURITY CAGES (HVASC), SUPPLY AND PORTABLE SOL DAAB15-00-R-xxxx DUE 102899 POC Mr. Tom Endler (703) 704-2413, Mrs. Mary Byrd (703) 325-1714 HIGH VALUE ASSET SECURITY CAGE (HVASC) -- SOURCES SOUGHT PROPOSED COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENT This is not a request for bids or proposals. The purpose of this announcement is to request identification of potential sources from industry for the Army's pending High Value Asset Security Cage (HVASC) acquisition. The Product Manager, Physical Security Equipment (PM, PSE) Office is in need of these HVASC units to provide security for selected high-value, sensitive, and pilferable items, such as Night-Vision Goggles, Hand-held Weapons, Hand-held Mission Systems and Components, Individual GPS Hand-held devices, Battlefield Sensor Systems, Avionics and Flight Instrument Equipment associated with Aircraft, and Classified Mounting Components for Weapon Systems. This effort is in response to user surveys that identified a critical need for highly versatile, bulk storage cages. The HVASC procurement will be managed by the Office of the PM, PSE at Fort Belvoir, VA. The HVASC units have been produced by UNICOR -- Federal Prison Industries, Inc., located in Pekin, Illinois, as part of a Low Rate Initial Production effort that resulted from an unsolicited proposal. In addition, UNICOR is currently producing HVASC units to fulfill a current fiscal year-end purchase order. The HVASC effort consists of two model types, Supply and Portable. In addition to the two model types, there are associated spare parts such as shelves, tarps and caster assemblies for each model type. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for one base year with four optional ordering periods. The maximum quantity is 1,000 HVASC units consisting of a combination of each model type. All interested offerors should be aware that the Government may elect to conduct pre-proposal facility visits. The successful offeror may be required to successfully complete a First Article Test (FAT) on one each HVASC model type, and respective tarp under the terms of the contract. In preparation for the release of the HVASC solicitation, the Government is seeking sources from industry for the acquisition discussed in this announcement. The HVASC Technical Drawing Package (TDP.PDF), Statement of Work (SOW.PDF) and "Sources Sought" Questionnaire (QUESTIONS.DOC) are posted on the CECOM Acquisition Center (CAC) Business Opportunities Page (BOP) at http://abop.monmouth.army.mil. These documents are downloadable and are posted as a "Request for Information (RFI)" session. This announcement is identified on the BOP as "HVASC, DAAB15-00-R-XXXX, Pre-Solicitation". Procedures for electronically submitting questionnaire responses are provided on the BOP. At least Netscape Navigator Version 2.01 or Microsoft Explorer Version 3.0 is required. Responses for the "Sources Sought" Questionnaire are due no later than thirty (30) days from the date of this announcement. Responses can also be submitted in hard copy, and if available, video (VHS format) can be sent to: Product Manager, Physical Security Equipment, ATTN: AMSEL-DSA-PSE (Mr. Tom Endler), 5900 Putman Road, Suite 1, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia 22060-5420. Questions concerning this announcement may be submitted electronically to wmcala@hoffman-issaa2.army.mil. See Note 9. Posted 09/28/99 (W-SN385570). (0271)

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