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

59 -- CUSHION, EARPHONE SOL SP0970-97-R-X031 DUE 071697 POC Contact: for copy of solicitation FAX 614-692-2262 or mail request to Defense Supply Center Columbus, PO Box 1659 5, DSCC-PBAB, Columbus, OH 43216-6595. contact contrac ting officer for information (name/phone) PR-NO: REQ97013000001 NSN 5965-01-207-6523, CAGE 59369 Part No 5009-L CAGE 71483 Part No 40051G-02 body style 7 earphone cushion, elliptical. Commercial OFF-THE-SHELF item adequate catalog data is available at DESC for the evaluation of alternate offers it is anticipated that this solicitation will result in multiple awards under the customer value contracting (CVC) initiative. Each approved item will be given a unique national stock number (NSN) and placed on a 1825 calendar day requirements contract. Supplies to be furnished under any resultant contract shall use the Paperless Order Placement System (POPS) by the Defense Supply Center, Columbus. This new method of contracting will give our customers a choic in selecting the product that best meets their needs with price, comparability, and quality consideration. Successful offerors will be required to have a POPS in place for use within 30 days after date of contract. Material: "NOTE" 1825 calendar days requirements contract other than full and open competition: part numbered item COMMERCIAL-OFF-THE-SHELF item -- products offered clause applies. Various increments solicited: 1-20, 560. Estimated 1825 calendar day demand: 20,560. Delivery schedule: ummips applicable set-aside: total small business set-aside size standard: 500 all responsible sources may submit offer which DESC shall consider. (0143)

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