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

10 -- LOCK, TRAVELING SOL No Number POC Contract Specialist:Terri Maple (309) 782-6096; PCO: Barry R. Hartleben (309) 782-7116 The Field Artillery office, TACOM-RI is seeking to identify potential sources who have the capability to manufacture NSN: 1015-01-340-7781, PART NUMBER 12591219, Lock, Traveling, End Use: M119A1 Howitzer. The travel lock consists of an assembly containing 32 separate pieces. Springs, pins, washers, nuts, set screws, a bracket, clamp, which may be a forged part, handle. This assembly is used to lock down the saddle of the M119A1 Howitzer when in transit. The following items will be purchased as part of the Travel Lock Assembly: NSN -- 5315-00-839-5821 -- PIN, COTTER NSN -- 5310-00-164-6973 -- WASHER, FLAT NSN -- 3040-01-361-8049 -- CONNECTING LINK NSN -- 3040-01-361-2507 -- CONNECTING LINK NSN -- 5340-01-342-6828 -- LEVER, MANUAL CONTROL NSN -- 5315-00-844-5644 -- PIN, SPRING NSN -- 5355-01-341-7347 -- KNOB NSN -- 5360-01-340-7920 -- SPRING, HELICAL COMP NSN -- 5340-01-340-6107 -- PLUNGER, DETENT NSN -- 5310-00-088-1251 -- NUT, SELF-LOCKING NSN—5315-01-342-5093 -- PIN, STRAIGHT, HEADLESS NSN -- 5305-00-725-3498 -- SETSCREW NSN -- 5340-01-341-0161 -- BRACKET, DOUBLE ANGLE NSN -- 5340-01-342-6827 -- LEVEL, MANUAL CONTROL NSN -- 5340-01-340-6106 -- PLUNGER, DETENT NSN -- 5360-01-340-6070 -- SPRING, HELICAL NSN -- 5315-00-058-9782 -- PIN, SPRING NSN -- 5315-00-058-9731 -- PIN, SPRING NSN -- 5360-01-340-6023 -- SPRING, HELICAL NSN -- 5365-01-342-3710 -- SPACER, PLATE NSN -- 5310-01-342-9477 -- WASHER, FLAT NSN -- 5310-00-068-0054 -- WASHER, SPRING TENSION NSN -- 5315-01-342-2451 -- PIN, STRAIGHT, HEADLESS NSN -- 5305-00-724-6798 -- SETSCREW NSN -- 5365-01-416-5321 -- SPACER, SLEEVE NSN -- 5365-01-414-4037 -- SPACER NSN -- 5360-01-416-5322 -- SPRING NSN -- 5340-01-416-9952 -- CATCH, TRAVEL LOCK NSN -- 5305-00-068-0515 -- BOLT NSN -- 5310-00-905-1691 -- NUT NSN -- 5310-00-419-1835 -- WASHER NSN -- 5315-00-844-5644 -- PIN, SPRING A long-term three-year firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract is contemplated. This action is not yet funded. Drawings are available and firms interested in reviewing the drawings should request copies as soon as possible from the Contract Specialist listed above. This notice is not to be considered a solicitation; no solicitation exists. All responses received by the government by the response deadline will be reviewed to determine what firms have the capability to manufacture the Travel Lock Assembly and downparts. Any responsible/interested sources shall submit their qualifications and capabilities within thirty (30) days of this notice IN WRITING to Commander, US Army TACOM-RI, ATTN: AMSTA-LC-CFA-A, Barry R. Hartleben, Contracting Officer, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630. Interested firms are to provide supporting evidence that will permit their participation in the current or future solicitations. Information shall include: (1) a brief description of corporate capability, including past experience with related effort; (2) company name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, specifications/literature/brochures of your product and production capability; (3) whether your firm is a large, small, or small disadvantaged business; and (4) any other pertinent information. This synopsis does not constitute a request for proposals and the Government assumes no liability for costs incurred by respondees in providing information in response to this sources sought synopsis. Posted 03/21/00 (W-SN436612). (0081)

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