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44 -- HEATER, FLUID, INDUSTRIAL. SOL SP0770-96-Q-QF16 DUE 100196 POC Contact: Copy of Solicitation FAX 614-692-2262 or mail requ EST to defense Supply Center Columbus, PO box 16595,DSCC-pbab Columbus,OH 43216-6595, for information contact Contracting Officer (name/phone)(Linda Sieg/614-692-4734) PR-NO: YPC96179000944 NSN 4420-01-207-5757, CAGE 09647 part NO 652-07502-000 heater, fluid. Per Aqua-Chem (09647) part NO. 652-C-7502.2-EA Del to see Preface to Navy address Co Del by El to see Preface to Navy address Co Del by 18 Aug 96. Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Specifications,plans or drawings are not available. This acquisition is for technical equipment. A determination has been made in accordance with 10 U.S.C.(C)(1)(B)(6) that standardization and interchangeability of parts are necessary to satisfy agency'S need for additional units of replacement terms. Therefore, to achieve standardization, solicitations will be issued only to the following firms: Name and address of firm Aqua Chem Inc,7800 N 113th St./P.O. Box 421 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0421. 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 sourcesare: Aqua Chem Inc. Automated best value Model (abvm) applies. While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision will be based upon acombination of price and past performance, as described in Solicitation. While price will be a significant factor in the evalua tion of offers, the final contract award price may be based upon a combination of price and delivery and past performance as described in the this Solicitation. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider(0218)

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