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47 -- HOSE, NONMETALLIC. 6 IN. SOL SP0760-98-R-4228 DUE 120197 POC Contact: Linda Wilson, 614-692-1160. R solicitations may be obtained 15 days after this publication by contacting the address above or FAX 614-692-2262. Q, T and X soli citations may be obtained by accessing the DSCC web SI te http: //WWW.DSCC.DLA.MIL/ebb/EBBFRONTEND.HTML. NSN: 4720-00-166-5892. Hose, nonmetallic. 6 IN. See NOTES 9, 12, and 23. -- indefinite quantities. -- Del to various dests. -- solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. The proposed procurement contains an option to extend the contract period one or more times at the discretion of the government. The total shall not exceed 5 years. 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. All responsible Sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0292)

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