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13 -- MK82 BOMB/BSU-49/B BALLUTE FIN ASSEMBLY SOL DAAA0998R0084 POC Contract Specialist: Pat Lootens (309)782-5936, Contracting Officer: Joseph R. Wells (309)782-5942 Special attention must be given when addressing requests for solicitations and bids/offers. Failure to properly address requests for solicitations in accordance with this CBD notice will result in non-receipt of the solicitation package. Failure to properly address bids/offers in accordance to solicitation instructions may result in a late bid which cannot be considered. Electronic requests for solicitation packages are accepted. Requests for solicitation should include your commercial and government entity (CAGE, a CAGE code has been assigned to you) along with your name, address, data fax number, and solicitation number. Information can also be obtained through the Automated Acquisition Information System (AAIS) -- Selling to IOC -- on the Internet at website http://www4.ioc.army.mil/scripts/padds_web/open3.asp. All IOC solicitations are available for viewing/downloading, in addition to procurement history, via the AAIS. Prospective customers may access the IOC Home Page at http://www-ioc.army.mil/. All current and future users of AAIS are encouraged to access the system using the Internet. Issue Date: 30 Apr 98 (E), Offer Opening Date: 12 Jun 98 (E). NSN: 1325-01-118-1606, Qty: 3,744, Part Number: 56221/809194. FMS requirements. Air inflatable fin retarder. CNU-335. Containers to be provided to the successful offeror as Government-furnished material, two (2) fins/container. Best value evaluation. 100% option. First Article Test is required. (0090)

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