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

28 -- ENGINES, TURBINES & COMPONENTS SOL SP070097R0014 DUE 101497 POC For copies of the solicitation, dial FAX 614-692-2262 or mail request to Defense Supply Center Columbus,PO Box 16595,DSCC-PBAB, Columbus,Oh 43216-6595. The contract specialist will not be able to provide solicitation copies. For questions on the content of the solicitation contact the contract specialist Becky Harris at (614)692-4725. 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 items manufactured by Dress-Rand Steam Turbine Parts & Services and other approved sources, 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 Webb-refer to WEB LINK. Offerors should be aware that there is a potential for multiple awards. CBD Notes: 9,12 and 26 apply(ies). Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Written requests for drawings are to be submitted to Defense Construction 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 orZPC) and NSN, if applicable, FEDERAL, MILITARY and COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATIONS CANNOT BE PROVIDED BY DSCC. 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 4 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 Governement intends to solicit and contract with only approved sources under the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1). Approved Sources include Dresser-Rand Steam Turbine Parts & Services and other approved sources. This proposed procurement includes a family group of items within Federeal Supply Class(es). See EBB for all NSNs. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award may be based upon a combination of price and delivery and past performance as described in this solicitation. Refer to section "M". All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation as applicable, which if timely received will be considered by the agency. (0209)

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