Defense Supply Center Columbus, PO Box 16595, DSCC-PBAB, Columbus, OH 43216-6595

30 -- CONNECTING LINK, RIGID SOL SP0740-00-R-3501 DUE 120999 POC For Info Only, P.O.C. -- Esther Hayden, Telephone Number 614-692-4727, Fax: 614-693-1608. WEB: dscc sol. on the web site, http://www.dscccols.com/RFQ/. All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote which shall be considereld. NSN 3040-01-183-1787, Connecting Link, Rigid. In accordance with drawing (77445) 4057674. This solicitation is for an Indefinite Quantity Type Contract Solicitation. Contractor's are to quote the ranges cited in the solicitation. Minimum contract quantity is 64 and maximum is 768 to be shipped in phased increments beginning 170 days after date of award. Please see note(s): (1), (12), and (26). Copies of this solicitation are available at the address above or by faxing 614-692-2262 or e-mailing indcoord @ dscc.dla.mil and will not be available until 15 days after this notice is published in the CBD. Requests should include the company name, address and solicitation number(s). The Small Business size standard is 500 employees. Technical drawings/bid sets are available from DSCC-VTCD via one of the following medias: internet at http://abiweb.disc.dla.mil; facsimile at (614)692-2998; telephone at (614)692-2344; e-mail at drawings@ dscc.dla.mil or by mail at Defense Supply Center Columbus, ATTN; DSCC-VTCD, PO Box 3990, Columbus, Oh 43216-5000. Requests should include the IFB/RFP/RFQ number, opening/closing date, NSN, Purchase Request Number (e.g. YPC/YPE), buyer's name and your complete name and address. FEDERAL, MILITARY AND COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATIONS CANNOT BE PROVIDED BY DSCC. 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 5 years. 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 10/19/99 (W-SN392963). (0292)

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