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13 -- BURSTERS SOL DAAA09-00-R-0004 POC Gregory Moore, (309) 782-8560 E-MAIL: Gregory Moore, Contracting Officer, MooreG@ioc.army.mil. Requirement is for 61,800 each Bursters, for the 155MM Smoke Screening M825A1 Projectiles at Pine Bluff Arsenal. The 155MM Smoke Screening M825A1 Projectiles are separate loading artillary projectiles which are used to produce a ground screening smoke of 5-10 minutes duration. The M825A1 consists of a modified M483A1 projectile carrier consisting of an M483A1 ogive and expulsion charge in a modified M483A1 all steel body and a threaded steel ring base. A rotating band encircles the asssembled projectile near the base. The projectile carries a payload of white phosphorus impregnated 3/4 inch felt wedges contained in a hermetically sealed steel canister (29 per quadrant, 116 per canister). A burster charge (M54A1), 1/2 inch diameter (approximately 21 grams of composition A-5) runs the entire length of the canister in the 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch central cavity which was produced by off-setting the canister X ribs. A launch activiated safe and arming (S&A) module from the MTSQ M577 Series or ET M762 fuze separates the forward end of the main charge from the heat sensitive pyrotechnic delay equipment. Drawings are applicable. Distribution Statement X applies. Drawing distribution authorized to the Department of Defense (DOD) and US Government agencies and private individuals or enterprises eligible to obtain export-controlled technical data. a MILITARILY CRITICAL TECHNICAL DATA AGREEMENT, DD Form 2345, is required. The form and all applicable instructions can be obtained at the following website: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/ccal. Offerors must have the form filled out and submitted to DLSC and be certified by tht organization. A solicitation package cannot be forwarded to a vendor who has not been certified. A copy of the certified DD Form 2345 is required to be submitted with any request for solicitation package. Any questions regarding the certification program should be directed to Mr. Davidson at 1-800-352-3572. Solicitation number DAAA09-00-R-0004 should be referenced on all requests. Further, offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database before being eligible for award. Answers to questions on CCR Registration can be found on website http://www.ccr2000.com. Firms interested in receiving this solicitation package should FAX (309) 782-4955. Home page access http://www.IOC.army.mil. NOTE: In addition to your certified DD Form 2345 form, please submit your company's Cage Code (this can be obtained through your CCR Registration), Tax Identification Number and your business size with your request. This solicitation is unrestricted. Approximate issue date of this solicitation is unknown at this time. Posted 10/27/99 (W-SN395695). (0300)

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