Level, Barrel, Locking for use on the M249 machine gun.

NSN 1005-01-130-2128 Part Number 9348220. The item to procure is a Lever, Barrel, Locking. The Level, Barrel, Locking is manufactured complete, less heavy phosphate coating, Purchase IAW DWG 9348220 Rev F. All standards and specs on OD9348220 apply. FOB is Destination. The proposed contract will be a 5,050 each. For use on the M249 MG. Estimated issue date is 22 February 2010. 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

Proposed contract is 100% small business set-aside. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capacity to satisfy the Governments requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

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.