59--Electrical and electronic equipment components.

This contract calls for the procurement of 32 units of a carrier electronics assembly, identified by part number 11829457 and National Stock Number 5999-01-296-9540, intended for use on the IRETS system. The carrier electronics package includes various components such as an electric relay plate assembly, printed wiring board, circuit breaker assembly, harness, cover assembly, clip assembly, ID plate, cable assembly, six connector covers, a cable power unit, two switch guards, and a pressure valve. The contract specifies delivery terms as FOB destination, with an estimated issue date set for April 25, 2003. The solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, ensuring that only small businesses are eligible to bid. The solicitation and any amendments will be issued exclusively through electronic means in accordance with FAR regulations, and no hardcopies will be distributed. Interested vendors must download the solicitation and any related updates from the specified Army internet site. The government will not maintain a bidders mailing list, so it is the responsibility of prospective bidders to check the website regularly for any amendments to avoid disqualification. The contracting office is the Headquarters US Army TACOM, located at Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, under the Department of Defense. The procurement falls under the umbrella of electrical and electronic equipment components.