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42 -- LIFE PRESERVER, VEST. NAVY TYPE LPU-21D/P. FIRST ARTICLE TEST REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOL SP0760-98-R-3971 DUE 012698 POC Contact: name/phone JoAnn M. Baity, (614)692-4710. R solici tations may be obtained 15 days after this publication by contacting the address above or FAX 614-692-2262. Q, T and X solicitations may be obtained by accessing T HE DSCC web site http: //WWW.DSCC.DLA.MIL/ebb/ebbfronte nd.html. PR-NO: NPC97314001215 NSN 4220-01-406-1583, CAGE 30003 Part No LPU-21D/P CAGE 30003 Part No 1957AS102-1 life preserver, vest. Navy LPU-21D/P. In accordance with "qualified Products list", specification, and applicable drawings. 745 -EA Del to Mechanicsburg PA 17055 Del by 300 days after date of award. 720 -EA Del to Tracy CA 95376 Del by 300 days after date of award. Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. This is an unrestricted acquisition with a 10% preference for SDB concerns. 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. (0339)

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