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48 -- VALVE, SAFETY RELIEF SOL SP074099R3166 DUE 061499 POC For Information Only -- POC . Esther Hayden Telephone 614 692 4727 Fax 614 692 1608 IQC99075000003, NSN 4820-00-279-4923, VALVE, SAFETY RELIEF. I/A/W ESSEX CRYOGENICS (19062) PN 20C-0050-2. This is an Indefinite Quantity Type Contract Solicitation. Minimum order quantity is 172 and maximum order quantity is 860. To be shipped to various destination zones in phased increments beginning 150 days. 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. 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 3 years. 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: ESSEX CRYOGENICS (19062) 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. ** SEE NOTES 12, 22, 26 ** ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT AN OFFER/QUOTE WHICH SHALL BE CONSIDERED. Posted 04/22/99 (W-SN323155). (0112)

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