NA Requirements are for the M144 Telescope, Complete (NSN: 1240-01-386-2771, PN: 1295001), M144 Telescope, Straight (NSN: 1240-01-424-7122, PN: 12951002, Focusing type is adjustable; objective aperature diameter is 0.60MM nominal; magnification is 22.0X minim um and 47.0 maximum, variable), M144 Transportation Case (NSN: 5855-01-425-1041, PN: 12951006, Case to have a hard external shell and be dent resistant. Leather is unacceptable. One basic color; black, gray, green or field drab. Case to be naturally buoyan t with an O-ring compression seal ), M144 Optical Case (NSN: 1240-01-424-7118, PN: 12951004, Soft mud/water resistant material of bag type design; external surface to be matte finish of one basic color: black, gray, green, or field drab; leather is unaccep table material. Carrying strap material to be of plastic or nylon with high strength/stress reinforcement), M144 Tripod (NSN: 1240-01-424-7677, PN: 12951003, Adjustable center shaft extending minimum of 65MM with 360 degree rotation; tripod mounting head w ith quick release; elevation adjustment has coarse and fine rotational adjustments; tripod length is 356MM maximum; tripod height is 265MM maximum). The M144 Telescope also requires an Eye Protection Laser Filter that is produced in accordance with a class ified performance specification. Potential offerors are required to have a Facility Clearance at the Secret level in order to receive the classified documents for the laser filter. The requirements will be for a 5-year requirements contract with estimated quantities of 300 each the first year. This will be a Best Value Solicitation. Bid samples will be required. FOB is Destination. Estimated issue date is 15 Jul 2002. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.502 and 5.10 2, 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 t he 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.

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