This is a pre-solicitation synopsis. The actual RFP, with information and specifications will be available on the Gateway website (see instructions below) after August 2, 2004. Please note that all dates are estimated. Visit http://ct.dscp.dla.mil/Contracting/ for helpful information including drawing requests. --All contractors MUST be CCR registered and have a CAGE code. (call 1-800-227-2423 or https://www.ccr.dlis.dla.mil to register) ---------------------- See Notes # 9 and 26. This is an unrestricted acquisition. ------------ --- ***ITEMS: This is an acquisition for the following item: SWORD AND SCABBARD, USMC, NCO, STEEL BLADE, LEATHER COVERED SCABBARD. 4 sizes of swords will be purchased; 26, 28, 30 and 32 inch. NSN: 846500-965-1675 (s). All swords are made in accordance with MIL-S-19206 and USMC drawing P-230. Request drawings here: http://ct.dscp.dla.mil/Contracting/. Quantity to be ordered is a minimum of 1,200 swords and a maximum of 2,950 swords. One option year will be included with the same min and max quantities. Deliveries will be made to Phoenix, AZ and New Cumberland, PA 150 days after award is made with two first article samples due 75 days after award. ---------------- Availability of solicitations, FAR 5.102(d) applies, as our office no longer issues solicitations or amendments in paper form. Offeror should register to receive notification of this solicitation or solicitation amendments. --------------------INSTRUCTIONS FOR RETRIEVING SOLICITATION----------------- Copies of this solicitation can be found on the DLA Procurement Gateway (Gateway) at http://progate.daps.mil/home after August 2, 2004. From the Gateway homepage, select 'Search RFPs' from the left-hand sidebar. Select 'Solicitation' and type the Solicitation number you wish to view (SP010004R0149). Click search. You must be registered in order to download RFPs. If you are not, you will be directed to register at time of download. In order to ensure e-mail notification of RFPs, prospective vendors MUST go to the RFP Information page and select DSCP Clothing & Textiles as the commodity center from which notices will be sent. The solicitations will be in a downloadable, printable format when viewed with an Adobe Acrobat Reader. Free software is available at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html. Gateway technical assistance is available at
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