53--SCREWS, WASHERS, OTHER FASTENERS

Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center has a need to purchase large quantities of various types of screws, washers and other fasterners. Many will be Grade 8. Some may require coatings, such as black oxide and cadmium. A ver y short delivery date will be required. Estimated issue date is December 11, 2007. Proposed contract is 100% small business set-aside. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.502 and 5.102, therefore, hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet: https://acquisition.army.mil. 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 amen dments 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. The POC is Bur dette Orris, +1 (555) 000-0000, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000, E-Mail: contact@example.gov.