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

47 -- PIPE, TUBING, HOSE & FITTINGS. SOL. IS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MULTI-YEAR INDEFINITE DEL. TYPE CONTRACT SOL SP070097R0019 DUE 082197 POC For copies of sol. dial FAX614-692-2262 or mail request to Def. Supply Center, Cols. PO Box 16595 DSCC-PBAB, Cols.Oh 43216-6595. Contract Spec. will not be able to provide copies of solicitation. For questions on the content of the solicitation contact the Contract Specialist Teresa Knotts at (614)692-1124. WEB: Click to here to view/download the NSNs associated with this solicitation., http://www.dscc.dla.mil/p/pl/ple/cit5.html. E-MAIL: Office of Industry Coordination is the P.O.C. for copies of RFQs,RFPs and IFBs., PBAB@dscc.dla.mil. This solicitation is for the procurement of part numbered items manufactured by Crane Resistoflex Company, Aeroquip Corp., Titeflex Corp and others as well as competitive items made in accordance with Government specifications drawings. All NSNs are available for download under the "special download" menu item on the DSCC Electronic Bulletin Board (EBB). Dial-up access to the EBB is available from any PC with modem and communications software by dialing (614)692-6841 or-1394. Access via the Internet is also available by opening a Telnet session to 131.74.160.39. Access is also available via the World Wide Web-refer to WEB-LINK. Offerors should be aware that there is a potential for multiple awards. CBD Note)s) 9 and 12 apply(ies). Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Written re- quests for drawings are to be submitted to Defense Contruction Supply Center ATTN: DSCC-VTRD,PO BOX 3990,Columbus,OH 43216-5000, by FAX 614- 692-2998 or call 614-692-2344. Requests should include the RFP number, opening/closing date. PR number (YPC or ZPC) and NSN, if applicable. FEDERAL,MILITARY and COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATIONS CANNOT BE PROVIDED BY DSCC. Specifications, plans or drawings are not available for those items with AMSC code other than "G" or "T". The proposed procurement contains an option to extend the contract period one or more times at the discretion of the Government. The total extension shall not exceed four years. 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, 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 include Crane Resistoflex Company, Aeroquip Corp., Titeflex Corp, and other related manufacturers. This proposed procurement includes a family group of items within Federal Supply Class(es): 1560,1650, 2835,2840,2915,2935,3010,3120,3456,4710,4720,4730,4910,4920,4921, 5120,5220,5305,5306,5310,5315,5330,5340,5365,5950, 9150 and 9330 (some FSCs may not be included at this time but could be added at a later date). While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award may be based upon a combination of Price,Past Performance, Proposed Delivery, Option Years, Mentoring Business Program and Socioeconomic Progran as described in this solicitation. Refer to section "M" All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation as applicable which it timely received will be considered by the agency. (0171)

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