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

48 -- VALVE, REGULATING, FLUID PRESSURE. SOL SP0770-97-Q-MU33 DUE 052997 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 andreitta grant (614)(692-1066). PR-NO: YPC97010001239 NSN 4820-00-991-0785, CAGE 98391 Part No 3A004 valve, regulating, fluid pressure. per Arkwin Industries Inc. P/N 3A004. 16 -EA Del to Tracy CA 95376 Del by 300 days after date of award. 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 technical equipment. a determination has been made in accordance with 10 U.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: name and address of firm Arkwin Industries Inc. 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: Arkwin industries.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 perference, as described in the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0107)

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