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47 -- COUPLING ASSEMBLY, SOUND ISOLATION. STEEL MATERIAL OVERALL, 1000 PSI, (8) 7/8 INCH DIA SOL SP0700-96-R-0016 DUE 061797 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) Jacqualin Wise, 614 /692-3741 PR-NO: YPC9 NSN 4730-01-287-7863, CAGE 71905 Part No 85-S-100 coupling assembly, sound isolation, 1000 PSI, per Derbyshire Machine and Tool Co. P/N 85-S-100, technical data inadequate for formal advertising. Del by 150 days after date of award. Various zone destinations. See NOTE: 12. Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Specifications, plans or drawings are not available. The proposed procurement contains an option to extend the contract period one or more times at the discretion of the government. The total shall not exceed 4 years. This is an unrestricted acquisition with a 10% preference for SDB concerns. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities make direct contact with firm(S) listed.this acquisition is for supplies for which the government does not possess complete, unrestrictive technical data; therefore, the government intends to solicit and contract with only approved sources under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C)(1). Approved sources are: Derbyshire machine. Automated Best Value Model (ABVM) applies. 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. (0120)

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