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48 -- VALVE, CHECK SOL SP0740-99-R-3215 DUE 071299 POC Karl Hinch, 614-692-7954 NSN 4820-00-006-5087, Valve, Check. Whittaker Corp. (79318), P/N 27241301. Total estimated annual quantity: 88 each (with 1 option year: 176 each). Estimated annual value: $183,362.96 (with 1 option year: $366,725.92). A delivery schedule of 365 days for quantities up to 22 each, each additional quantity of 11 each, add 30 days. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which may be considered. Note(s): (26) -- Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the describes 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 with 15 days of this notice. 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 1 year. This is an unrestricted acquisition. This acquisition is for supplies 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: Whittaker Corp. (72918). 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. Various Increments Solicited: FROM: TO: 1 10 11 50 51 100 101 AND UP Posted 05/21/99 (W-SN334192). (0141)

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