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30 -- GEAR CLUSTER ASSEMBLY, HYDRAULIC PUMP. ON F-18 AIRCRAFT. SOL SP0740-97-R-1528 DUE 081897 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) Marcella Moore 614/ 692-1295 PR-NO: YPC97115000965 NSN 3020-01-134-1350, CAGE 21540 Part No 42312R301 CAGE 82402 Part No 42312-301 gear cluster assembly, hydraulic pump. I/A/W Lucas Western P/N: 42312-301 and Precision Gear Inc P/N: 42312R301. 158 -EA Del to San Diego CA 92136-0000 Del 485 days after award ****FIRST article test REQUIRED*** 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% preference for SDB concerns. 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: 21540 precision gear and 82402 Lucas Western Inc. Automated Best Value Model (ABVM) applies. While price may be a significant factor iin the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price and past performance, as described in the solicitation. Delivery Evaluation Factor (DEF) applies. While price is a significant factor in the evaluation of offeres, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price and past performance as described in this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0180)

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