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10 -- KNIFE, AUTOMATIC, SWITCH SOL SP0740-99-R-3221 DUE 090799 POC For Information Only, Point of Contact -- Name: Anna Austin; Phone: 614-692-2486; FAX: 614-692-3734 NSN: 1095-01-446-4348, Knife, Automatic, Switch. P/N 9000/SBT has been changed to 9053/SBT and now includes a pocket clip and a safety. Benchmade Knife Co. Inc. (041N2) P/N 9000/SBT; Benchmade Knife Co. Inc. (041N2) P/N 9053/SBT. This is an Indefinite Quantity Contract, quantity to be delivered 60 days after date of award. All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote which shall be considered. 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 puiblished 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: Benchmade Knife Co. Inc. (041N2). 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 07/15/99 (W-SN354369). (0196)

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