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

10 -- VARIOUS SPARES SOL DAAE20-00-R-0098 POC Contract Specialist: Terri Maple (309)782-6096,CO: Barry R. Hartleben (309) 782-7116 NSN: 1015-01-341-8599, P/N 12591268. The Axis Assembly Pin, is a machined steel component of Cradle Assembly for the 105mm Howitzer. The Assembly consists of a Pin Body, grease zert, MS type plug, and a taper pin. The Assembly is about 61/2 inches long by one inch in diameter. NSN: 1015-01-346-1794, P/N 12591264. The Muzzle Brake Key Assembly is a machined steel component of the Tube Assembly for the 105mm Howitzer. The Assembly consists of Body Key, key blade, cotter pin and wire. The Assembly is about 21/2 inches long by 5/8 inch in diameter. Heavy Phosphate Coating DOD-P-16232 (Finish Series 5.3 of MIL-STD-171). NSN: 1015-01-341-2480, P/N 12592772. The Locking Plate Key is a steel component of the 105mm Howitzer. The key is made from .135 inch thick steel and is about 23/4 inches long, 5/8 inch wide, with about a 1/4 inch bend. The key has two holes, .342 in diameter and .156 diameter. Heavy Phosphate Coating DOD-P-16232 (Finish Series 5.3 of MIL-STD-171 plus oil treatment per MIL-L-3150. NSN: 1650-01-344-1069, P/N 12591559. The Plunger Detent is a machined steel component of the Hand Control Level Assembly for the 105mm Howitzer. the Detent is about 1 7/8 inches long with a rounded end of about 1/2 inch diameter and a 1/4 inch diameter shaft 1 1/6 inches long. Heavy Phosphate Coating DOD-P-16232 (Finish Series 5.3 of MIL-STD-171). Solicitation will result in a 3-year firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract with unknown quantities to be delivered to various depots. FOB is Destination. For use on the M119A1 Towed Howitzer. Estimated issue date is 31 May 00. All or part of this action is an unfunded FY00 requirement. The estimated date for receipt of proposals is 30 Jun 00. A guaranteed first year quantity of 32 each Muzzle Brake Key Assembly will be initially awarded. 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 afterthe issue date by accessing the following address via the internet: http://aais.ria.army.mil/aais/SOLINFO/index.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 interested parties to periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure 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. This solicitation incorporates a Technical Data Package (TDP) that cannot be provided via the internet. Contractors are hereby notified of the following requirement: In order to receive the solicitation/technical data package, ALL contractors are required to execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement binding the contractors to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Copies of Non-Disclosure Agreement shall be requested from the following address: U.S. Army TACOM-RI, ATTN: AMSTA-LC-CFA-A/Terri Maple, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630 via email to maplet@ria.army.mil or by facsimile (309) 782-0048. All requests for TDP shall contain the following information; CAGE Code (if available), Company Name, Point of Contact (optional), Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, Telephone Number. The Non-Disclosure Agreement must be signed by an official authorized to legally bind the company. Upon execution of the Non-Disclosure Agreement, contractors shall return a signed copy to the aforementioned person via facsimile (309) 782-0048. Non-Disclosure Agreements will be available prior to the issuance of the solicitation and contractors are encouraged to request and complete the above requirement as soon as possible. Notes 1 and 26 apply to this procurement. Posted 04/03/00 (W-SN440614). (0094)

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