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34 -- CUTTING MACHINE, PLASMA ARC THERMAL DYNAMICS SOL SP0490-97-Q-V442 DUE 061997 POC Contact: for copies of RFP/IFB solicitations (available at least 15 days from announcement, phone or write DGSC a ttn: DGSC-JJAB Richmond VA 23297-5312 AC (804)279-3350. For copies of RFQ solicitations, contact Jean Reese/CK 950/(804)279-4053/FAX# (804)279-5643/ko -- Magnora Jack son/(804)279-5924 PR-NO: YPG97112000331 NSN 3433-01-396-9849, cutting machine, plasma ARC thermal dynamics CAGE 17514 P/N pak 15XC manufacturer: thermal dynamics (17514) part number -- specifications, plans or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the government. Delivery schedule 30 days ARO. This solicitation is unrestricted. Automated Best Value Model: the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. Other than full and open competition (10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1)) (sole source) FAR 6.302-1. Only one source (NOTE 22) intended: thermal dynamics Note 26 -- based on 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 capability to satisfy the government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Solicitation will be made in writing or orally. Solicitation will issue on or about 19 May 97. Solicitation closes 19 Jun 97. All responsible sources may submit offer which DGSC shall consider. (0120)

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