Defense Supply Center Columbus PO BX 16595, DSCC-PBAB Columbus, OH 43216-6595

30 -- GEAR, TAIL TAKE-OFF SOL SP0740-97-R-1156 DUE 031097 POC Contact: copy of solicitation FAX 614-692-2262 or mail request to Defense Supply Center Columbus, PO Box 16595, DS cc-pbab Columbus, OH 43216-6595, for information contac T contracting officer (name/phone) Connie Giggi/614-69 2-4719. PR-NO: NPC96310002852 NSN 3020-00-439-2432, CAGE 78286 Part No 65351-11226-103 gear, tail take-off. Crane Resistoflex Co P/N 65351-11226-103 13 -EA Del to New Cumberland PA 17070-5001 delivery 320 days after date of award. Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Specifications, plans or drawings are not available. This is an unrestricted acquisition with a 10 % perference for SDB concerns. This acquisition is for supplies for which the Gov't does not possess complete, unrestrictive technical data; therefore, the Gov't intends to solicit/contract with only approved sources under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1). Approved sources are: 78286. It is anticipated that award will be made via a delivery order to an existing basic ordering agreement. Automated Best Value Model (avbm) appllies. While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price and past performance as described in the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0017)

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