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

43 -- VALVE SOL SP0760-97-R-2135 DUE 082897 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 Tracy Roberts, 614-692-2714. NSN 4310-01-023-4270 valve, discharge, compressor. NSN 4310-01-024-0288 valve, inlet. NSN 4310-01-058-2165 valve assembly, inlet. NSN 4310-01-061-4762 valve, control. "Other various related NSNS" see NOTE 12. -- indefinite quantities. -- Del to various dests. - -- 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 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: dresser-rand Co., compressor engineering Corp. This proposed procurement includes a family group of items within federal supply class 4310. 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. (0189)

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