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

44 -- CARTRIDGE, DEHYDRATOR. SOL SP0760-97-R-2136 DUE 090297 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: 4440-00-064-8554 cartridge, dehydrator. NSN: 4440-00-142-1008 cartridge, dehydrator. NSN: 4440-00-866-6130 cartridge, dehydrator. NSN: 4440-01-398-4573 cartridge, dehydrator. See Note 1. -- indefinite quantities. -- Del to various dests. -- small business size standard is 500 employees. 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 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: Henry Valve Co. and EMC Inc. this proposed procurement includes a family group of items within federal supply class 4440. 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 solicitaion. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0194)

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