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

28 -- RING SET, PISTON SOL SP0770-97-R-6283 DUE 021097 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 Ruth Smith, 614/692-4749. PR-NO: RPC96248001690 NSN 2815-00-410-1236, CAGE 19207 Part No 5704476 CAGE 75370 Part No C5795-81 ring set, piston. Kaydon Corp P/N C5795-81. 874 -EA Del to New Cumberland PA 17070-5001 Del by 115 days after date of award. 874 -EA Del to Lathrop CA 95330 Del by 115 days after date of award. 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 increased quantities. 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: Kaydon Corp. Automated Best Value Model (ABVM) and Delivery Evaluation Factor (DEF) apply. While price is a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, and past performance as described in the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0355)

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