US Army Tank -- Automotive and Armaments Command -- Rock Island( TACOM-RI) Attn: AMSTA-CM-CR, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630

51 -- GENERAL MECHANICS TOOL KIT (GMTK) SOL DAAE20-00-R-0116 POC Donna Webb,(309)782-6369 or PCO Deb Juhl,(309)782-3370 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via, webbd@ria.army.mil. NSN 5180-01-454-3787, The item to procure is a General Mechanics Tool Kit (GMTK). The GMTK consists of a toolbox containing approximately 133 common automotive mechanic hand tools (i.e., sockets, ratchets, screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, etc.). The tools must be industrial quality. The type of contract will be a Requirements Type contract with 5 years of ordering periods. The maximum quantity for the 5 years will be 24,500. The Request for Proposal will be issued as a Commercial Best Value. The evaluation factors will be Technical, Price, Past Performance, and Small Business Participation. In accordance with FAR 12.204 the synopsis will be issued for less than the 15 days. Estimated date of release is 27 Mar 00. Estimated closing date is 28 Apr 00. FOB is Origin. The solicitation Will provided the internet address to obtain a copy of the Description for Purchase. All or a part of this action is an unfunded FY00 Requirement. This solicitation will be issued Electronically in accordance with FAR 4.501, 5.102(a)(7) And 14.205-1(c) therefore hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it On or after the issue date by accessing the following Address via the internet: http://www-acala1.ria.army.mil/ACALA/AAIS/AAIS.htm CAUTION: This solicitation will be issued electronically As will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidders mailing list. It is therefore incumbent upon any interest parties to periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for bid opening/receipt of proposals may render your bid or proposal nonresponsive and result in the rejection of same. Posted 03/16/00 (W-SN435205). (0076)

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