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A -- PARTS KIT SOL SP0770-97-Q-MZ79 DUE 080897 POC Ms. Ryta Patterson (614) 692-7351 See Item 9. See Item 22. See Item 23. Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. 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: 7U177 & 72582. 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 performance, as described in the solicitation. Delivery Evaluation Factor (DEF) applies. 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. (0149)

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