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

48 -- VALVE, LIQUID OXYGEN SOL SP0740-99-R-3147 DUE 042899 POC Diane M. Weicksel/(614) 692-3654/FAX: (614) 692-4645 WEB: DSCC solicitations on the Web, http://www.dscc.dla.mil/rfq/. REFER TO NOTES: 1, 9, and 26. VALVE, LIQUID OXYGEN, 4820-00-796-9680, PR: IQC99060000004, IAW SPEC NR MIL-V-38201C, estimated annual quantity: 1449 ea, Various quantities will be delivered to various locations, The proposed procurement will be an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) and will contain an option to extend the contract period one or more times at the discretion of the Government. The total contract period shall not exceed five years. P/N 20C-0021-2 is acceptable. First article test sample consists of 1 unit. First article test report must be forwarded to DSCC WITHIN 60 DAYS from the date of award. First article test may be waived for Exxex Cryogenics of Mo. cage code: 19062, While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. This notice serves as a pre-solicitation notice of the intent to solicit the NSN for an indefinite quantity contract with one base year and probably three option years. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Specifications, plans, or drawings are not available from DSCC. The issue date will be 31 Mar 99 and the closing date will be 28 Apr 99. The estimated dollar amount of the solicitation is greater than $100,000.00 and the solicitation is a written solicitation. Copies of this solicitation are available at the office address above or by faxing (614) 692-2262 and will not be available until 15 days after published in the CBD. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Posted 03/10/99 (W-SN307148). (0069)

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