25--The attached solicitation is for 15 Tarpaulins for M872 Trailers.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for 15 Tarpaulins conforming to the salient characteristics given. Award will be based upon the lowest price technically acceptable. All quotes are due no later than 5 SEP 12 at 12:00 CET. The following questions were submitted. Answers are provided. 1- Are there drawings? At this time the requiring activity does not have any drawings. There are specifications including dimensions on page 3 located in the solicitation attachment. 2- What coated/laminated cloth is specifically required? The texture should be vinyl laminated. 3- This is a new requirement so no previous award data is available. 4- Any packaging/packing requirements? The requiring activity states that there are no special packaging requirements.