U.S. Army Industrial Operations Command, Attn: AMSIO-ACA-R, Bldg. 350, 5th Floor, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000

35 -- BLASTING MACHINES WITH MANUAL, OD CASE, PART # CD-450-4J SOL DAAA09-00-Q-3005 POC Kay King (309) 782-8660 E-MAIL: kingk@ioc.army.mil, kingk@ioc.army.mil. DESC: 1375014177104 The Headquarters IOC intends to issue a sole-source request for Quotation DAAA09-00-Q-3005 under the test program of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 to Research Energy of Ohio, Inc (REO) for procurement of Blasting Machines with Manual, OD Case, Part Number: CD-450-4J; Quantity: 664 each. This will be a firm fixed contract. FOB: Dest.; Procurement is restricted. All contractor who provide goods/services to the DOD must be registered in the Central Contractor's Register (CCR). You may register via the internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil or contact the CCR at 1-888-227-2423. Delivery must be within 30 days. Blasting Machines must have screw type terminals versus spring load terminals. Vendors believing they can supply the Blasting Machines w/manual and OD Case at a competitive cost, shall submit a written response within 7 days of the publication date of this notice that clearly shows its ability to meet the Government's needs responses shall include a firm fixed price. All responsible sources may respond and will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received clearly demonstrating the vendor's ability to meet the Government's need, within 7 days after publication of this notice, a purchase order shall be issued to Research Energy of Ohio. Posted 01/29/00 (W-SN420070). (0029)

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