42--Safety and Rescue Equipment

This solicitation is 100% SBSA for the purchase of the Frame Assembly, NSN: 4240-00-565-6059, Part Number: D5-19-1754. The Frame Assembly is a welded steel assembly manufactured from .0598 inch thick sheeting. Frame Assembly dimensions are: 12.87 i nches X 6.28 inches deep X 7.75 inches wide. Assembly has a top cover and latches. The color is semi gloss white. Phosphate coating TT-C-490 is required. Basic contract requires purchase of 757 Frame Assemblies with one option period for an additional 379 assemblies. First Article Testing (FAT) is required. Contractors must meet ISO 9001:2000 standards. FOB is Destination. Estimated issue date of solicitation is March 16, 2004. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.501, 5.102(2)(7) and 14.205-1(c) 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://aais.ria.army.mil/AAIS/Solinfo/index.h tm. CAUTION: The 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 bidder’s mailing list. It is therefore incumbent upon any interes ted parties to periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any said amendments, which may be issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments or respond to them prior to the date and time set for the bid opening/receipt of proposals may render your bid or proposal nonresponsive and result in the rejection of same. This solicitation incorporates a Technical Data Package (TDP) that cannot be provided via the Internet. Upon the issuance of the solicitation, interested vendors will be able to order a TDP CD-ROM by following the instructions on our Open solicitation website. A TDP will be sent via surface mail upon successful completion of the TDP ordering process.