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16 -- VALVE, REGULATING, FLUID FLOW SOL SP0740-98-Q-1673 DUE 041598 POC Contact: name/phone: Anita Luich: 614-692-3277 R sols are Ava IL 15 days after this pub at the address above or FAX 614-692-2262. after Sol opening date, Q, T&X sols are O N theinternet at WWW.DSCC.DLA.MIL/ebb/EBBFRONTEND.HTML. FAX requestsfor Q, T&X solicitations will not be acce pted. PR-NO: YPC98035001953 NSN 1650-00-803-2221, CAGE 81982 Part No N70262 CAGE 81982 Part No 70262 valve, regulating, fluid flow. Crane Co P/N 70262. 30 -EA Del to New Cumberland PA 17070 Del by 08 Mar 98. 10 -- EA Del to Lathrop CA 95330 Del by 08 Mar 98. Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Specification, plans or drawings are not available. The proposed procuement contains an option to extend the contract period one or more times at the discretion of the government. The total shall not exceed 1 years. This acquisition is for supplies for which the GOVT. Does not possess complete, unrestrictive technical data; therefore, the GOVT. intends to solicit and contract with only approved Sources under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1). Approved Sources are: Crane Co. Automated Best Value Model (ABVM) 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 the solicitation. Delivery Evaluation Factor (DEF) appplies. 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. (0067)

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