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A -- M231 AND M232 INERT MODULAR ARTILLERY CHARGE SYSTEM SOL DAAE30-00-R-0528 DUE 060900 POC MARGARET RHINESMITH, PROCUREMENT TECHNICIAN, (973) 724-3050 WEB: US ARMY TACOM-ARDEC Procurement Network, http://procnet.pica.army.mil/cbd/SRCSgt/052320000/052320000.htm. E-MAIL: Margaret Rhinesmith, mrhines@pica.army.mil. The U.S. Army TACOM-ARDEC is seeking sources for M231 and M232 Inert Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) Propelling Charges. The anticipated quantities are 6000 each M231 and 7500 each M232 charges. The contractor must possess the technical capability to provide inert propellant, inert ignition system and end seals to load the inert cases. Cases and containers will be provided as GFM. The contractor must have the requisite engineering staff, equipment, expertise and LAP facility to satisfy the U.S. Goverment requirements. Firms with the experience in the areas cited above should provide a summary of their company's capabilities including a description of facilities, personnel and past experience to meet this requirement by 9 June 2000 in accordance with Note 25. Request that all information be submittted via electronic mail to mrhines@pica.army.mil. Large files need to be compresed using WinZip (http://www/winzip.com). The MACS and its components are on the Military Critical Techynologies List (MCTL), Aug 1996. Therefore, the MACS TDP is restriced by the Arms Export Control Title Act, Title 22, U.S.C. Sec 2751 and is subject to DOD Directives 5230.24 and 5230.25. Respondents to the notice will not be notified either of the receipt or the assessment of the information submitted. This market survey is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute RFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. See Numbered Noted 25 and 26. Posted 05/24/00 (D-SN457959). (0145)

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