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

16 -- SHAFT TAIL ROTOR FLIGHT SAFETY CRITICAL AIRCRAFT PART. SOL SP0740-97-Q-1571 DUE 053097 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) Lisa engle/614-692- 1326 PR-NO: NPC97076001844 NSN 1615-00-240-6465, CAGE 97499 Part No 212-040-462-001 CAGE 97499 Part No 212-040-462-1 shaft tail rotor Bell Helicopter (97499) P/N 212-040-462-1. Alternate offers require ESA evaluation. 18 -EA Del to Corpus Christi TX 78419 Del by 09 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 2304(C)(1). Approved sources are: 97499. 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. (0100)

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