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47 -- HOSE, NONMETALLIC. SOL SP0760-98-R-5006 DUE 020698 POC Contact: Tracy Roberts, 614-692-2714. 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. NSN: 4720-01-007-1940. Hose, nonmetallic. See NOTES 9, 12, 23, and 26. -- 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 4 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. (0352)

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