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47 -- COUPLING HALF, QUICK DISCONNECT. (SELF-SEALING), ALUMINUM ALLOY MAT'L., 1/2 IN. TUBE O.D., 3000 SOL SP0740-97-Q-2245 DUE 072397 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) Esther Hayden/614-6 92-4727 PR-NO: YPC97085000703 NSN 4730-00-554-7737, CAGE F1297 Part No 155S58D CAGE 00624 Part No 155-S5-8D CAGE 56529 Part No 24333-100 coupling half, quick disconnect. Aeroquip Corp. P/N 155S5-8D. hydraulics international P/N 24333-100. no additional technical data available at DCSC for this solicitation. 196 -EA Del to Tracy CA 95376 Del by 30 Sep 97. 117 -EA Del to New Cumberland PA 17070 Del by 30 Sep 97. Solicitation not available 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 at the discretion of the government. The total shall not exceed 1 year or $100,000.00. 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: appareillages ET materials (F1297), Aeroquip(00624). 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 and past performance as described in this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0163)

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