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

54 -- COUPLERS, STANDARD. SOL SP0770-97-Q-MR78 DUE 050897 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: Marcia Mitchell (614) 692-7356. PR-NO: YPC97066001407 NSN 5440-01-070-6813, CAGE 45826 Part No CS006 2X2IN STD tubelox coupler CAGE 45826 Part No t-14 CS006 2X2IN tubelox coupler couplers, standard. Harsco Corp. P/N CS006 2X2IN STD tubelox coupler. 3,947 -EA Del to Bremerton WA 98314 delivery 120 days ADO. 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. it is suggested that small business firms or others intrested in subcontracting opportunities make direct contract with firms (S) listed. this acqisition is for technical equipmen. a determination has been made in accrodance with 10. S.C. (C) (1) (B) (6) that standardization and interchangeability of parts are necessary to satisfy agency's need for additional units of replacement terms. therefore, to achieve standardization, solicitations will be issued only to the following firms. Harsco corporation. This acquisition is for supplies for which the government does notpossess 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 Harsco Corp. 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 evalustion 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. (0085)

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