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

43 -- PISTON ASSEMBLY SOL SP0760-98-R-5025 DUE 061498 POC Contact: name/phone: Charles Pirrone/614-692-2462. R sols a re avail 15 days after this pub at the address above O R FAX 614-692-2262. after Sol opening date, Q, T&X sols are on theinternet at WWW.DSCC.DLA.MIL/B/RFQ_SEARCH/H tml. FAX requests forq, T, & X solicitations will not B E accepted. NSN 4310-00-218-3956 piston assembly. NSN 4310-01-025-6150 piston & rod assembly. NSN 4820-01-069-1148 valve assembly. See Notes 12 and 26. -- indefinite quantities. -- Del to various destinations. -- solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Specifications, plans or drawings are not available. 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 5 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. This acquisition is for supplies for which the government does not possess complete, unrestrictive 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). This proposed procurement includes a family group of items within federal supply class 4310, 4820. 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. (0125)

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