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

30 -- GEAR CLUSTER. CONTRACTOR AND GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TESTING SOL SP0740-97-Q-1257 DUE 050297 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) Marcella Moore (614 )692-1295 PR-NO: YPC97038000881 NSN 3020-01-145-2679, CAGE 21540 Part No 42312E139 CAGE 82402 Part No 42312E139 gear cluster. I/A/W Lucas Western and precision gear, P/N: 42312E139. 37 -EA Del to Jacksonville FL 32212-0097 Del by 05 Aug 98 OR 460 days ADO. 83 -EA Del to San Diego CA 92136-0000 Del by 05 Aug 98 OR 460 days ADO. 39 -EA Del to Lathrop CA 95330 Del by 05 Aug 98 OR 460 days ADO. 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: 21540 precision gear, 82402 Lucas Western Inc. 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 the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0072)

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