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

47 -- PIPE, TUBING, HOSE AND FITTINGS SOL SP070098R1470 DUE 051898 POC For copies of the solicitation, dial FAX 614-692-2262 or mail request to Defense Supply Center Columbus,PO Box 16595,DSCC-PBAB,Columbus,OH 43216-6595. Requests may also be submitted online at the following internet web address http://www.dscc.dla.mil/p/ebb/roadmap.html. The contract specialist will not be able to provide solicitation copies. For questions on the content of the solicitation contact the contract specialist Bruce Shively at (614)692-2379. WEB: Click to here to view/download the NSNs associated with this solicitation., http://www.dscc.dla.mil/p/pl/ple/cit5.html. E-MAIL: Office of Industry Coordination is the POC for copies of RFQs,RFPs, and IFBs., PBAB@dscc.dla.mil. This solicitation is for the procurement of part numbered items manufactured by Electric Boat Corporation. All NSNs are available for download under the "special download" menu item on the DSCC Electronic Bulletin Board (EBB). Dial-up access to the EBB is availablel from any PC with modem and communications software by dialing (614)692-6841 or -1394. Access via the Internet is also available by opening a Telnet session to 131.74.160.39. Access is also available via the World Wide Web-refer to WEB LINK. Offerors should be aware that there is a potential for multiple awards. CBD Notes 12 and 26 apply(ies). 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 extension shall not exceed 4 years. This is an unrestricted acquisition with a 10% preference for SDB concerns. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities make direct contact with firm(s) listed. Electric Boat Corporation. This acquisition is for supplies for which the Government does not possess complete, unrestricted 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 include see the website http://www.dscc.dla.mil/p/pl/ple/cit5.html or the Section B Disc. This prooposed procurement includes a family group of items within Federal Supply Class(es). 1005,1095,1450,1650,2010,2520,2815,3010,3020,3040,3950,4220, 4310,4320,4720,4730,4810. 4820. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract awrd may be based upon a combination of price, delivery and past performance as described in this solicitation. Refer to section "M". All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation as applicable, which if timely received will be considered by the agency. (0062)

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