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

48 -- VALVE, BALL. 3 INCH MANUAL OPER. 1ST END FLANGED 3 TYPE. SOL SP0760-98-Q-0661 DUE 030298 POC Contact: name/phone Ruth E McDaniel, (614) 692-1376 R sols. Are available 15 days after this pub. at the address above or FAX 614-692-2262. after Sol. opening date, Q, T and X sols. are on the internet at WWW.DSCC.DLA.MIL/ EBB/ebbfrontend. html. FAX requests will not be accept Ed. PR-NO: YPC97295001113 NSN 4820-01-033-7243, valve, ball. 3 inch in accordance with military specification titled, "valves, flanged, ball and plug for sewage and sea water service." 15 -EA Del to Norfolk VA 23512-0001 Del by 294 days after date of award. 10 -EA Del to Jacksonville FL 32212-0097 Del by 294 days after date of award. Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. 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. This request will be issued via a written RFQ. the expected award date is 01 Apr 98. All responsible Sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0029)

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