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16 -- SHAFT, FAN, TAIL ROTOR. FLIGHT SAFETY CRITICAL AIRCRAFT PART. SOL SP0740-97-Q-2838 DUE 091097 POC Contact: name/phone Lisa Engle, 614-692-1326 R solicitation S may be obtained 15 days after this publication by Co ntacting the address above or FAX 614-692-2262. Q, T an D X solicitations may be obtained by accessing the DSC C web site http: //WWW.DSCC.DLA.MIL/ebb/EBBFRONTEND.HTM L. PR-NO: YPC97212001032 NSN 1615-01-184-6135, CAGE 97499 Part No 406-040-320-101 shaft, fan, tail rotor. Flight safety critical aircraft component. I/A/W Bell Helicopter part number 406-040-320-101. 14 -EA Del to New Cumberland PA 17070 Del by 28 Jul 98. 6 -EA Del to Lathrop CA 95330 Del by 28 Jul 98. Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Specifications, plans or drawings are not available. This acquisition is for supplies for which the governmen T 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: 97499 Automated Best Value Model (ABVM) and delivery evaluatio N factor (DEF) apply. While price is a significant fact or in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, and past performance as described in the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0226)

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