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13 -- TAIL CONE ASSEMBLY, 81MM, FOR M819 SMOKE CARTRIDGES SOL DAAA09-00-B-5000 DUE 030200 POC Contract Specialist, Alberta Simmons, (309) 782-8562 WEB: to download a copy of the IFB, http://www4.ioc.army.mil/scripts/padds_web/open4.asp. E-MAIL: e-mail direct to Contract Specialist, simmonsa@ioc.army.mil. Description: 131501X880397, Tail Cone Assembly, M819 Smoke Cartridges for use on the 81MM mortar M252, in accordance with Drawing 9300233, dated 11 Jul 1986. Assembly consists of tail cone, rear support disc, and silastic. Quantities: 16,200 each assemblies in the base year with a 100% option quantity. Option quantities will be evaluated at time of award of contract, options will be contingent upon receipt of funding. Award will result in a firm fixed price contract with delivery of first article approx 120 days after award of contract. Delivery of production quantities will be complete approx 90 days after acceptance of first article. All deliveries will be FOB destination to Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, AR. Award is contingent upon receipt of funds. Approximate issue date is 26 January 2000 with closing date 30 days form issue. NOTICE TO ALL CONTRACTORS: All contractors who provide goods/services to the Department of Defense (DOD) must be registered in the Central Contractors Register (CCR). You cannot be awarded a DOD contract if you are not registered in the CCR. You may register via the Internet at http://www.ccr2000.com. Further information may be obtained through the Internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec. If you do not have Internet access and want to register you may contact the CCR Registration Assistance Center at 1-800-227-2423. This solicitation will be issued via the Internet, firms interested in submitting a bid for the above requirement will find the solicitation at the following web site: http://www4.ioc.army.mil/scripts/padds_web/open4.asp. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. Standard Industry Code is 3483, 1,500 employees. Posted 01/10/00 (W-SN414559). (0010)

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