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49 -- PROBE, HEATER SOL SP049000R0072 DUE 102799 POC Kevin Allen/CK950/Ph: (804)279-6683/Fax: (804)279-5002/KO-Magnora Jackson PR: YPG99208000568. NSN: 4920-00-622-1407. Probe, Heater. Howell Instruments Inc. FSCM 98869, P/N BH1278. DSCR does not currently have an approved technical data package available for this NSN. Please do not submit request to DSCR-VABA. Critical Application Item. Total quantity 38 EA. Based on market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, 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. Manufacturers: Howell Instrument, Inc. Part Number: BH1278. Specifications, plans or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. Delivery Schedule 90 Days ARO. This is unrestricted. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. Other than full and open competition (10 U.S.C. 2304 (1)) (Sole Source) FAR 6.302-1. Intended source: Howell Instruments, Inc. Solicitation will issue on 06 Oct 99. Closing date 27 Oct 99. This solicitation will be made in writing. Posted 09/15/99 (W-SN380708). (0258)

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