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

48 -- VALVE,CHECK SOL SP076099R6016 DUE 122398 POC For Information Only, Point of Contact -- Ray Stevens 614-692-1742 WEB: DSCC solicitation on the web, http://www.dscc.dla.mil/rfq. 4820-00-507-2213 P/N 1111-545076M1 United Valve Co (0TR84) P/N 1111-545076M1 Parker Hannifin Corp (3H889) P/N 307500 HR Textron Inc (96124) P/N 1111-545076M1 Parker Hannifin Corp (45681) Qty of 36 each with an option qty of 36 maximum each 26 to be del to Tracy Ca 95376-5000 by 90 days after date of award 10 to be del to Richmond Va 23297-5900 by 90 days after date of award Valve, Check The alternate offeror is required to provide a complete data package including data for the approved and alternate part for evaluation. A written solicitation will be available. All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote which shall be considered. See note(s) 26. Copies of this solicitation are available at the office address above or by faxing 614-692-2262 and will not be available until 15 days after this notice is published in the CBD. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Specifications, plans or drawings are not available. Proposed procurement contains a 100% option for increased quantities. This is an unrestricted acquisition with a 10% preference for SDB concerns. 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). Approved sources are: Parker Hannifin Corp.; HR Textron inc.; United Valve Co. While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. Posted 10/22/98 (W-SN264402). (0295)

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