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

16 -- HOUSING AND PIN DLAR 52.246-9000 (COQC) APPLIES. SOL SP0770-97-Q-MX55 DUE 062397 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) sandy kessler (614) 692-3343 PR-NO: NPC97118001135 NSN 1610-00-887-0407, CAGE 11599 Part No 73840 housing and pin. Coltec Industries P/N 73840. 38 -EA Del to Norfolk VA 23512-0001 Del by 90 days ADO. 85 -EA Del to San Diego CA 92136-0000 Del by 90 days ADO. Solilcitation not available UNTIL15 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 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: Coltec Industries (11599). Automated Best Value Model (ABVM) and Delivery Evaluation Factor (DEF) applly. 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. (0129)

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