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30 -- CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, ACTUATING LINEAR POSSIBLE E/I, CONTAINER HANDLER DV-43. SOL SP0750-97-Q-0594 DUE 022497 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) Sharon Harper (614) 692-1170 PR-NO: YPC96362000965 NSN 3040-01-311-6861, CAGE 11083 Part No 537741 cylinder assembly, actuating linear. IAW Caterpillar Inc, (11083), P/N 537741. 5 -EA Del to Albany GA 31704 Del by 30 days after date of award. Solicitation not available until 15 days aftr 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: Caterpillar Inc. Automated Best Value Model (ABVM) applies. While price may be a signficant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decisio will be based upon a combiantion 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. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0007)

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