This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Prop osals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined Synopsis/Request for Quotation number is AMSTAT-RN-0-5704. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquis ition Circular 97-14, dated 24 Sep 1999. The associated standard industrial classification code is 7379 with a size standard of $18 million. The requirement is to run stochastic simulations with MSC Robust Design Nastran models to develop weight reducti on application for Crusader and FMTV leaf-spring. FOB Destination will apply. No options will be included. Equipment is for AMSRD-TAR-N, Warren, MI. Provision at FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The fol lowing factors shall be used to evaluate offers: i) technical capability of the equipment offered to meet the Government requirement and ii) price. Offers are advised to include a complete copy of the Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Cert ifications-Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This acquisition is rated D04. The US Army Tank Automotive Command intends to negotiate solely with MSC Software, 2300 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 – developer and licensee. Proposals and/or any questio ns must be submitted electronically, either by email to [email protected] or fax to 586 574-5155 / Attention: Elaine Chutorash. Offers are due no later than 12:00 noon, 06 Aug 04. Note: All contractors must be registered in the Central Contract Registry (CCR) prior to receiving an award – see web site www.ccr.gov for details on CCR.

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