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13 -- MARKET SURVEY FOR CAP, BLASTING, ELECTRIC, M6 ASSEMBLY (ADDENDUM TO CBD ANNOUNCEMENT (W-040 SN423723) DUE 042000 POC Contract Specialist, Herman Goodwin, AMSIO-ACC-LP, (309)782-3094 or Industrial Specialist, Frank A. Holley, AMSIO-MAP-MD, (309)782-2212 E-MAIL: Agency POCs, goodwinh@ioc.army.mil or holleyf@ioc.army.mil. Reference CBD announcement "W-040 SN423723", posted February 09, 2000 The referenced announcement is being ammended to include the technical requirements of the M6 Blasting Cap, seek monthly production data, and existing commercial items. This item is described by Performance Specification "PRF 14000030". This document can be requested from Herman Goodwin, Headquarters-IOC, Rock Island, Ill 61299-6000 Attn: AMSIO-ACC-LP, (309)782-3094 or DSN 793-3094, E-mail -- Goodwinh@ioc.army.mil. In addition to the information requested in the referenced announcement, all interested parties shall provide estimated minimum and maximum monthly production quantities for this item. Also, request that respondents identify existing commercial items that meet, come close or have similiar requirements to those of PRF 14000030. Please identify those items and provide a technical description that includes, but is not limited to, any characteristics that do not meet the specified requirements of the performance specification. This addendum does not change the requirements of the referenced announcement. This request is in addition to the referenced announcement. This survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on behalf of the government. The government does not intend to award a contract based on the results of this market survey or otherwise pay for information solicited. The government will utilize the information provided only to develop and maintain an acquisition strategy for future requirements. All information provided will be held in a confidential status. Posted 03/20/00 (W-SN436173). (0080)

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