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

59 -- CUSHION, EAR THE UNIT OF ISSUE IS BEING CHANGED TO PR. SOL SP0970-97-R-X145 DUE 100297 POC Contact: name/phone: Warren gooley (614) 692-8566 R solicit ations may be obtained 15 days after this publication by contactng the address above or FAX 614-692-2262. Q, T and X solicitations may be obtained by accessing the DSCC web site http: //WWW.DSCC.DLA.MIL/ebb/ebbfrontend. html. PR-NO: REQ97218000001 NSN 5965-01-408-7260, CAGE 71483 Part No 40243G-02, commercial catalog data is available from the manufacturer. The alterante offeror is required to provide a complete data package including data for the approved and alternate part for evaluation. No other descriptive data available. NOTE: 365 day requirements contract with four (4) 365 calendar day options. It is anticipated that this solicitation will result in multiple awards under the customer value contracting (CVC) initiative. Each approved item will be given a unique national stock number (NSN) and placed on a 1825 calendar day requirements contract. Supplies to be furnished under any resultant contract shall use the paperless ordering placement system (POPS) by the Defense Supply Center, Columbus. This new method of contracting will give our customers a choice in selecting the product that best meets their needs with price, comparability, and quality consideration. Successful offerors will be required to have a POPS in place for use within 30 days after date of contract. Note 26 of the Commerce Business Daily (CBD) applies. Other than full and open competition. Part numbered item. Products offered clause applies. Variuos increments solicited from: 1 to 21,000 EA. Estimated 1825 calendar day demand: 21,000. Deliver to: all DLA DVD and stock sites. Delivery schedule: ummips as required. Set aside type: unrestricted (sole source/ single source)(no preference). Size standard: 500 all responsible sources may submit offer which DESC shall consider. (0247)

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