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

47 -- PIPE, TUBING, HOSE AND FITTINGS SOL SP070098R1475 DUE 041598 POC For copies of the solicitation, dial FAX 614-692-2262 or mail request to Defense Supply Center Columbus,PO Box 16595,DSCC-PBAB,Columbus,OH 43216-6595. Requests may also be submitted online at the following internet web address http://sss.dscc.dla.mil/p/ebb/roadmap.html. The contract specialist will not be able to provide solicitation copies. For questions on the content of the solicitation contact the contract specialist Barb Lake at (614)692-4678. WEB: Click to here to view /download the NSNs associated with this solicitation., http://www.dscc.dla.mil.p/pl/ple/cit5.html. E-MAIL: Office of Industry Coordination is the POC for copies of RFQs,RFPs, and IFBs., PBAB@dscc.dla.mil. This solicitation is for the procurement of part-numbered Filter Elements manu- factured bu various sources such as Fleetguard,General Motors, Wix Hyster Purolator Luber-Finer,Ford,Allied Auto, Navistar. For a complete list of all manufacturers, please request a copy of the solicitation. All NSNs are available for download under the "special download" menu item on the DSCC Electronic Bulletin Board (EBB). Dial-up access to the eBB is available from any PC with modem and communications software by dialing (614)692-6841 or- 1394. Access via the Internet is also available by opening a Telmet session to 131.74.160.39. Access is also available via the World Wide Web-refer to WEB LINK. Offerors should be aware that there is a potential for multiple awards. FSCs to be covered under this project include 2910,2940 and 4330. CBD Notes 12 apply(ies). Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Written requests for drawings are to be submitted to Defense Supply Center,Columbus, ATTN: DSCC-VTRD,PO Box 3990,Cols.,Oh 43216-5000, by FAX 614/692-2998, or call 614/692-2344. Some drawing information can be obtained online at the following internet web address http://www.dscc.dla.mil/scripts/v/va/DSCCdwg.asp. Requests should include the RFP number, opening/closing date. PR number(YPC or ZPC) and NSN, of applicable. FEDERAL,MILITARY AND COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATIONS CANNOT BE PROVIDED BY DSCC. The proposed procurement contains an option to extend the contract period one or more times at the discretion of the Government. The total extension shall not exceed 4 years. This is an unrestricted acquisiton with a 10% preference for SDB con- cerns. This acquisition is for supplies for which the Government does not possess complete, unrestricted 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 include (See information above concerning approved sources). This proposed procurement includes a family group of items within Federal Supply Class(es). 2910,2940 and 4330. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award may be based upon a combination of price, delivery and past performance as described in this solicitation. Refer to section "M". All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation as applicable, which if timely received wl be considered by the agency. (0086)

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