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

29 -- PUMP, FUEL, METERING SOL SP0700-97-R-0024 DUE 070297 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)Paul Budnik (614)692 -7104 29 pump, fuel, and metering, various. See Notes 12 and 23. Small business size standard is 500 employees. Solicitation no abvailable until 15 days after published in the CBD. Specifications plans or drawings are not available. The proposed procurement contains an option to extend the contract period one or more times a the discretion of the government. The total shall not exceed 4 years. This is an unrestricted acquisition with a 10% preference for SDB concerns. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities make direct contact with firm(S) listed. This acquisition is for supplies for which the government does not possess complete, unrestricted 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: Caterpillar, Inc. mcbee supply, AM General Corp. This proposed procurement includes a family of items within federal supply class 2910,2990, 3020,3040, and 4820. 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. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0154)

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