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

49 -- HEATER, GUN TYPE SOL SP0740-00-R-3656 DUE 040300 POC Karl Hinch/DSCC-ADCB/(614) 692-7954/FAX: (614) 693-1607 The following NSN'S are I/A/W SPEC NR MIL-M-83521/5A (4940-01-215-0985, Delivery 110 Days For Qtys Up To 14 Each, Add'l 7 Each Add 30 Days), SPEC NR MIL-M-83521/5 (4940-01-286-7079, Delivery 110 Days For Qtys Up to 7 Each, Add'l 3 Each Add 30 Days). Total estimated annual quantity 84 each (with 4 option years 420 each). NSNs 4940-01-215-0985 and 9440-01-286-7079 require a contractor first article test. Total estimated annual value: $210,840.00 (with 4 option years -- $1,054,200.00). All responsible sources may submit a proposal which may be considered. (9) Copies of Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Products Lists and Military Handbooks may be obtained from Commanding Officer, Naval Publications and Forms Center (NPFC), 5801 Tabor Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19120. Urgent requests may be submitted by telex 834295, Western Union 710-670-3321. However, it is preferred that private industry use a simplified order form, DD Form 1425, which includes a self addressed label. Once a customer orders documents, NPFC will automatically provide the customer with sufficient blank forms to continue ordering in the preferred manner. Patterns, Drawings, Deviations Lists, Purchase Descriptions, etc., are not stocked at NPFC. (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. All offers shall be in the English language and in US dollars. All interested suppliers may submit an offer. 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. 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. Written requests for drawings are to be submitted to Defense Supply Center Columbus, ATTN: DSCC-VTCD, PO Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43216-5000, by Fax (614) 692-2998 or call (614) 692-2344. 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 address. FEDERAL, MILITARY, AND COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATIONS CANNOT BE PROVIDED BY DSCC. Posted 02/09/00 (W-SN423861). (0040)

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