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

42 -- LIFE PRESERVER, VEST. USE IN ARMY AIR CREWS SOL SP0760-97-Q-0100 DUE 122696 POC Contact: copy of solicitation FAX 614-692-2262 or mail request to Defense Supply Center Columbus, PO Box 16595, DS cc-pbab Columbus, OH 43216-6595, for information contac T contracting officer (name/phone) Linda King, 614-692 -3998 PR-NO: YPC96277001485 NSN 4220-01-429-0175, CAGE 05DK2 Part No lpf-t2h CAGE 05DK2 Part No lpf-t3h life preserver, vest. Critical application item. S E I a Simula Co. P/N lpf-t3h. 133 -EA Del to Ft Campbell KY 42223 Del by 60 days after date of award. Small business size standard is 500 employees. Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Specifications, plans or drawings are not available. This is an unrestricted acquisition with a 10% preference for SDB concerns. 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: S E I a Simula Co. 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. Delivery Evaluation Factor (DEF) applies. While price is 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 this solicitation. This request will be issued via a written RFQ. The estimated award date is 24 Jan 97. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider.(0310)

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