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47 -- SWING JOINT, TUBE. ALUMINUM ALLOY, MAX OPERATING PRESS 3000 PSI, MAX OPERATING TEMP 160 DEG, SOL SP0740-97-Q-1404 DUE 051997 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) A. Luich/614-692-32 77 PR-NO: YPC97042000681 NSN 4730-01-118-9367, CAGE 99215 Part No 5C5789 swing joint, tube. Ronson Corp. P/N 5C5789. Technical data at DCSC not adequate for full and open competition. 40 -EA Del to New Cumberland PA 17070 deliver within 90 days of date of award 30 -EA Del to Tracy CA 95376 deliver within 90 days of date of award Note 1 applies. Small business size standard is 7502 employees. Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Specifications, plans or drawings are not available. This acquisition is for supplies for which the GOVT does not possess complete, unrestrictive technical data; therefore, the GOVT intends to solicit/contract with only approved sources under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1). Approved sources are: Kaiser aerospace Automated Best Value Model (ABVM) applies. While price may be a significant factor in evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based on a combination of price and past performance, as described in the solicitation. Delivery Evaluation Factor applies. While price is a significant factor in evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based on a combination of price and past performance as described in this solicitaiton. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0089)

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