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

42 -- LIFE PRESERVER, VEST, WORK TYPE. COLOR: OLIVE DRAB; SIZE: ADULT; COVER: COTTON DRILL. I/A/W SOL SP0750-97-Q-1709 DUE 081197 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, Jenifer Dewitt, (614)692-3958. PR-NO: YPC97167001222 NSN 4220-00-555-9006, "life preserver, vest, work type, unicellular plastic, IAW MIL-L- 17653B." 690 -EA Del to Mechanicsburg PA 17055 Del by 120 days after date of award. 2,110 -- EA Del to Tracy CA 95376 Del by 120 days after date of award. See Note 9. Small business size standard is 500 employees. Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Written requests for drawings are to be submitted to Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Attn: DSCC-VTRD, P.O. Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43216-5000, by FAX (614)692-2998 or Call (614)692-2344. Requests should include the IFB/RFP/RFQ number, opening/ closing. NSN, YPC/ZPC or NPC number; buyer's name and your complete name and address. Federal, military, and commercial specifications cannot be provided by DSCC. This is an unrestricted acquisition with a 10% preference for SDB concerns. 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. (0177)

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