68--Amendment 1 to Red Dye Synopsis

The US Army Field Support Command intends to issue Amendment 03 on or about March 15, 2005 to existing solicitation W52P1J-04-R-3010, Dye, Disperse Red 9 (CAS #83-38-2) 1-(methylamino)-9, 10-anthracenedione; Dextrin technical (MIL-D-3994C) 97.5% water soluble (CAS #9004-53-9). Dye must be in accordance with Specification MIL-D-37 18C with Notice 1 dated 19 Apr 96 and ECP 155-0111, NOR 0008 dtd 20 May 03. The Management Control Number is 6820 01 X04 0470. The NAICS Code is 325132 with a small business classification of 750 employees. This is an unrestricted competitive acquisition. This acquisition will be a one base year quantity of 43,400 pounds plus 1 00% option quantity. FOB: Destination, Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff AR. Amendment 03 to the solicitation will extend the time and date for receipt of offers to on or about 15 April 2005 and incorporate a preaward sample. First article is still mandatory and price shall include first article. First article will be due 60 days after contract award. Production quantity will be 90 days after first article approval at a rate of 20,000 lbs per month till complete. Early deliv eries will be acceptable. MSDS, COC, and test results (A certificate of Analysis) are required with each shipment. NOTE: The Government will not supply dye standards. Direct any questions prior to the applicable closing date or in writing to: HQ AFSC ATTN: AMSFS-CCA-IP/Sheila Peters 1 Rock Island Arsenal Rock Island, IL 61299-6500 This amendment will be issued to the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) Acquisition Business Website, https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/ The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract. All contractors who provide goods/services to the Depar tment of Defense (DOD) must be registered in the Central Contractors Register (CCR). If you are not registered in CCR, you cannot be awarded a DOD Contract. You may register via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. It will be the responsibility of the co ntractors to check these websites for the issuance and any changes to the solicitation. No hard copies are available.