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

47 -- HOSE, AIR DUCT SOL SP0740-00-R-3808 DUE 062100 POC POC Barry Goldfarb/ph: 614-692-1515/fax 614-693-1604 Refer to Note 26. Hose, Air Duct, 3-1/2 inch, Supplemental Quality Assurance Provision SQAP-DUCTS-0006 applies. Contractor first article test is required. Solicitation is for an indefinite quantity contract with an estimated annual demand quantity of 196 each. Shipment will be based on F.O.B. Origin. Pricing is going to be based on quarterly forcasted demand of 49 each. A delivery of 167 days will be required for 49 each, with an additional 30 days for increases of 25 each, or less. Estimated award date is Sep 00. Copies of the solicitation are available by faxing 614-692-2262, and will not be available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Requests should include the company name, address, and solicitation number. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Technical drawings/bid sets are available from DSCC-VTCD via one of the following medias: internet at http:// abiweb.disc.dla.mil; facsimile at (614)692-2998; telephone at (614)692-2344; e-mail at drawings @ dscc.dla.mil or by mail at Defense Supply Center Columbus, ATTN: DSCC-VTCD, PO Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43216-5000. Requests should include the IFB/RFP/RFQ number, opening/closing date, NSN, Purchase Request Number (e.g. YPC/YPE), buyer's name and your complete name and address. 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 shall not exceed 4 years. This is an unrestricted acquisition. 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. Posted 05/04/00 (W-SN451149). (0125)

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