U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DE), Warren, MI 48397-5000

A -- ABRAMS TANK RE-POWER PROGRAM SOL DAAE07-00-Q-RA03 DUE 031600 POC Contact: Allen Traciak, traciaka@tacom.army.mil,810-574-7869, Grants Officer: Ed Young, younge@tacom.army.mil,810-574-8093 WEB: Click here to view the Research Announcement, http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/baa/Re-Power.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the POC/buyer via e-mail, traciaka@tacom.army.mil. The Project Manager -- Abrams Tank System (SFAE-GCSS-W-AB) intends to acquire a new engine or power pack for the Abrams Tank System. The proposed procurement will be done in two phases. Phase I will be a Development with Prototype delivery "Other Transaction", which is not subject to FAR contracting procedures. Phase II will be a Production Contract. Please note that this notice serves two (2) purposes. It is announcing the release of draft sections of the Research Announcement for industry questions and comments. This notice also serves as the only announcement of the final version of the Abrams Re-Power Research Announcement to be released at the web link cited herein. Regularly reference the URL at http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/baa/Re-Power.htm for specific information on the the Announcement, Attachments, and format for submitting questions. The estimated closing response date for receipt of proposals is 03/16/00, and questions about the draft sections should be submitted by 12/08/99. This proposed Re-Power Program for an engine or power pack is being procured on a full-and-open competitive basis. See numbered Note 26. Posted 11/10/99 (W-SN400075). (0314)

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