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

16 -- HOUSING, SPOOL. ON MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODEL F/A-18 AIRCRAFT. SOL SP0740-97-Q-2730 DUE 121097 POC Contact: Martha J. boner 614-692-2391 R solicitations may B E obtained 15 days after this publication by contactin G the address above or FAX 614-692-2262. Q, T and X Sol icitations may be obtained by accessing the DSCC web S ite http: //WWW.DSCC.DLA.MIL/ebb/EBBFRONTEND.HTML. PR-NO: YPC97035001321 NSN 1650-01-315-0803, CAGE 81873 Part No 28004192-002 housing, spool. Available technical data is proprietary and cannot be released. HR Textron Inc. part number 28004192-002. 14 -- EA Del to Jacksonville FL 32212-0097 Del by 120 days after date of award. 38 -EA Del to San Diego CA 92136-0000 Del by 120 days after date of award. 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 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: 81873 HR Textron. 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. (0330)

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