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60 -- CABLE ASSEMBLY, FIBER SOL SP0920-99-R-X187 DUE 052699 POC buyer -- Ronda Terry (614)692-8515 PR NO(s) FPE99049000213 NSN: 6020-01-078-7926 Approved Source: (K6111) Pilkington PE LTD P/N 014674; (45436) Pilkington Optronics, Inc. P/N 014674. Set aside type: Unrestricted. Other than full and open competition, part numbered item. Products offered clause applies. No data is available. The alternate offeror is required to provide a complete data package including data for the approved and alternate part for evaluation. Various increments solicited: 10 thru 19; 20 thru 24; 25 thru 49; 50 thru 74: 75 thru 99. This is anticipated to be an 18 month (545 days) contract. Quantities and destinations to be provided with each delivery order. Required delivery schedule: 50 each to be delivered 90 days after the date of the contract and the balance to be delivered at the rate of 50 each every 30 days thereafter until completition of the award. Contracting Officer: Thomas Comeans (614)692-8508. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of CommercialItems, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the Contracting Officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. All sources may submit a quote which shall be considered. For copies of this solicitation, request may be faxed to 614-692-2262 or requested by calling 614-692-1775. Posted 04/08/99 (W-SN317789). (0098)

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