This is not a request for proposal.

Please note that in some cases technical data may not be available.     Be advised that, under the bailment program, contractors may buy or borrow sample parts for the purpose of reverse design engineering.

Interested contractors should download via the Internet the Source Approval Information Booklet located on the TACOM Acquisition Web Page at: http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/ssn/sources.htm, or send a written reply requesting it (designating Sources Sought Notice # 2006.186 to: U.S. Army TACOM, Attn: AMSTA-AQ-C, Mail Stop 309, Source Development, Warren, MI     48397-5000

Contractors who have previously downloaded/received a Source Approval Information Booklet should contact the Source Development Officer in the Competition Management Office via email: marketsurveys@tacom.army.mil or via fax +1 586 574 5020

Deadline: 24 May 2006

Contact: Thomas Schamante, tel. +1 586 574 5064, email thomas.schamante@us.army.mil