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16 -- WHEEL, LANDING GEAR. E/I AV-8B HARRIER. SOL SP0770-98-Q-MB98 DUE 120497 POC Contact: janeen canini, 614-692-1919 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. PR-NO: YPC97280003458 NSN 1630-99-801-7904, CAGE K1037 Part No ah-54468 wheel, landing gear. I/A/W dunlop LTD. P/N ah-54468. 30 -- EA Del to Lathrop CA 95330 Del by 220 days ADO solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. this acquisition is for technical equipment. A determination has been made in accordnce with 10 U.S.C.(C)(1)(B)(6) that standardization and interchangeability of parts are necessary to satisfy agency's need for additional units of replacement terms. Therefore, to achieve standardization, solicitations will be issued only to the following firms: dunlop LTD. and coventry, UK. 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: dunlop LTD. 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. (0296)

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