Defense General Supply Center 8000 Jeff Davis Hwy Richmond, VA 23297-5312

34 -- ROD, WELDING EXCEPTION TO SPEC, CUT LENGTH TO BE 36 INCHES SOL SP0490-97-R-0917 DUE 112897 POC Contact: for copies of RFQ solicitations, contact Valerie L hunter/CK858/(804)279-5640/FAX# (804)279-5017/KO-MAG Nora Jackson/(804)2795924. PR-NO: ARG97260058001 NSN 3439-00-004-4548, solicitation will contain approximately 700 national stock numbers from federal stock classes; 3431 -- electric resistance welding equipment, 3433 -- gas welding, heat cutting and metalizing equipment, and 3439 -- welding supplies, misc. Welding, soldering and brazing supplies. Solicitation will contain part numbers, government specifications, and drawings. Clause for multiple awards will be included. Commercial item. Specification (Note 9). specifications, plans or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the government. Drawings, interim procurement descriptions and deviation lists may be examined or obtained from Defense Supply Center Richmond. Option to extend terms of contract 48 months. Delivery schedule 30 days ARO. Duration of contract period: 365 days from date of contract. This solicitation is unrestricted. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. This solicitation will be made writing. Solicitation will issue on or about 30 Oct 97. Closing date 28 Nov 97. All responsible Sources may submit offer which DGSC shall consider. (0276)

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