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

47 -- TUBE, METALLIC, TITANIUM ALLOY, SEAMLESS 3AL-2.5V 1.250 IN. OD., 0.045 WALL THK., 12 FT. LG. SOL SP0740-97-R-2669 DUE 031397 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 Esther Hayden/AEBB2/614-692-4727 PR-NO: YPC96311001036 NSN 4710-01-209-6694, CAGE 43999 Part No ST017OLB00171.2500D0.045WALL tube, Titanium alloy, seamless 3AL-2.5V, 1.250 IN. OD., 0.045 wall thk., 12 Ft. LG. IAW Rockwell standard ST0170LB0017. Source control drawing. * 7,947 -Ft Del to Tracy CA 95376-5000 Del 120 days after award see NOTES 9, 22, solicitation not available until 15 days after published in CBD. 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: sandvik special metals Corp and C itoh and Co. 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. (0022)

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