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59 -- ELECTRODE ROD SOL SP0430-98-Q-G445 DUE 051198 POC Contact: for copies of RFP/IFB solicitations (available at least 15 days from announcement, or for copies of RFQ solicitations, contact the buyer: Sharon Blackmore/ZZ8 85/804-279-5373. contract officer: vanassa T. ward/804 -279-3492. FAX No.: (804)279-5201. PR-NO: YPG98071000778 NSN 5977-00-464-8433: electrode rod. I/A/W spec NR MIL spec MIL-E-8971B. Basic DTD 91 Oct 23. Amend NR. DTD. Type number M8971-2. 2,350 -BX Del to Albany GA 31704-1128 Del by 100 days. Other than full and open comp: see Note 23. Total quantity shipped: 2350. Option to Inc qty: N. Option to ext term of contract: N. Unrestricted: Y. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. Specifications, plans or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the government. Solicitation will be made: in writing: yes. All responsible Sources may submit offer which DGSC shall consider. (0086)

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