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48 -- VALVE, BALL. ALUMINUM ALLOY BODY, MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE 60 PSI, MAXIMUM OPERATING SOL SP0740-97-Q-1557 DUE 061397 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) Cheryl Offenburger/ 614-692-4744 PR-NO: YPC97057000740 NSN 4820-00-917-4394, CAGE 92003 Part No 3-117324 valve, ball. aluminum alloy body, maximum operating pressure 60 PSI, maximum operating temperature 400 degrees F., one END connection has external hose accommodation and one END connection has threaded external boss, both END connections are 1 inch, media: fuel, oil, and hydrocarbons. 30 -EA Del to Cherry Point NC 28533-5001 Del by 15 May 98. 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 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. (C)(1). Approved sources are: 92003. 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. (0099)

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