The government intends to issue a solicitation using the procedures described under FAR 6.302-1 to L-3 Communication Corporation EOS Division of Garland, TX. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation which shall be considered.

The requirement is for the M144 Telescope and spare parts. The items to be procured are:

Item, NSN, GMQ, Max
M144 Telescope, Complete, 1240-01-386-2771, 1,200 ea, 4,000 ea
M144 Telescope,1240-01-424-7122, 600 ea, 2,100 ea
M144 Tripod, 1240-01-724-7677, 600 ea 1,700 ea
M144 Optical Case, 1240-01-424-7118, 500 ea, 2,200 ea
M144 Transportation Case, 5855-01-424-1041, 400 ea, 1,400 ea
M144 Laser Filter Unit, 1240-01-424-7157, 600 ea, 1,960 ea
Quick Mount Release, Female, 1240-01-424-7680, 600 ea, 2,520 ea
Quick Mount Release, Male, 1240-01-424-7681, 600 ea, 2,520 ea
Screw, Quick Mount Release, Male, 5305-01-424-7686, 800 ea, 2,960 ea
Screw, Quick Mount Release, Female, 5305-01-424-7688, 800 ea, 2,800 ea
M144 Gasket, 5330-01-424-7156, 525 ea, 2,205 ea
M144 Strap, Webbing, 5340-01-424-7158, 300 ea, 1,100 ea
M144 Clip, 5340-01-424-7678, 500 ea, 1,800 ea
M144 Lens Cover, Objective, 6650-01-424-7151, 600 ea, 1,920 ea
M144 Eyepiece Cover, 6650-01-424-7152, 600 ea, 1,920 ea

FOB is Destination.

Estimated issue date is 31 March 2009.

The Government intends to make a single award using separate contracts. The M144 Telescope complete will be awarded on one contract, and the other 14 items will be awarded on a second contract.

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://aais.ria.army.mil/aais/SOLINFO/index.htm

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 amendments 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.