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28 -- CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY, INCLUDES BEARING CAP, OIL SPRAY NOZZLE AND PISTON PIN BUSHING. IN! SOL SP0750-97-Q-1617 DUE 081897 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) Nelson Smith (614) 692-3500 PR-NO: YPC97150000720 NSN 2815-00-074-1937, CAGE 72582 Part No 5133109 connecting rod assembly. Includes bearing cap, oil spray nozzle and piston pin bushing, used in model 6V-53 disel engine on M113A1 personnel carrier. Detroit Diesel P/N 5133109. no additional technical data available at DCSC for this solicitation. "316 -EA Del to Lathrop CA 95330 Del by 90 days after date of award. 79 -EA Del to New Cumberland PA 17070 Del by 90 days after date of award. See Note 22. Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Specifications, plans or drawings are not available. 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, 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: Detroit deisel Corp (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 and past performance as described in this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0196)

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