Defense Construction Supply Center, PO BX 16595, DCSC-Vici, Columbus, OH 43216-6595

10 -- MERGER UNIT ASSEMBLY. CONSISTS OF GEAR, SOL SP0740-96-R-0917 DUE 121895 POC Contact: Copy of Solicitation FAX 614-692-2262 or mail requ EST to Defense Construction Supply Center PO box 16595,DCSC-vici Columbus,OH 43216-6595, for information con tact Contracting Officer (name/phone) K. Hinch/614-692-3277 PR-NO: RPC95199000578 NSN 1005-01-278-1136, CAGE 59027 part NO 014299-117-AY Del to Columbus OH 43216-5000 Del by 30 Nov 96. Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Specifications, plans or drawings are not available. Proposed procurement contains a 100% option for in-creased quantities. This is an unrestricted acquisition with a 105 prefer ence for SDB concerns. This acquisition is for supplies for which the GOVT does not possess complete, unrestrictive technical data; therefore, the GOVT intends to solicit/contract with only approved sources under authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(C)(1). Approved sources: Western design Corp. Automated best value Model (abvm) applies. While price may be a significant factor in evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision will be based upon acombination of price and past performance, as described in the Solicitation. While price will be a significant factor in the evalu-ation of offers, the final contract award price may be based upon a combination of price and delivery as described in this Solicitation. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider(0303)

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