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25 -- PARTS KIT, DUST BOOT.CON SOL SPO750-98-R-0585 DUE 071698 POC Copy of solicitation, Fax (614) 692-2262 or mail to address above. Fonda Alexander, Contract Specialist, DSCC-LCD, (614) 692-3560. 2530-01-191-8740, PARTS KIT, DUST BOOT. CON. Soliciation 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 5 years. This is an unrestricted acquisition with a 10% preference for SDB concerns. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in 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: (34623) AM General. P/N 5705606; (62826) GKN. P/N 287-0004. 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. Quantity: 7,520 (ADQ) Items will be shipped to various zones within conus. All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to subject request for proposal (rfp) which shall be considered by the agency. The estimated issuance date is: 16 June 1998. The estimated opening/closing date is: 16 July 1998. (0149)

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