Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Attn: DSCP-FO, Building 6, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5092

42 -- FIRE STARTING TOOL, AVIATION SURVIVAL, MAGNESIUM SOL SP0100-00-Q-4196 DUE 032100 POC Steve Green (Phone: (215) 737-3214; FAX: (215) 737-5655) E-MAIL: "swgreen@dscp.dla.mil", paa3945@dscp.dla.mil. NOTE: This is a combined Synopsis and Request for Quotes (RFQ's). Responses are due not later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Tuesday, March 21, 2000. Facsimile responses are authorized and must be sent to (215) 737-5655. Facsimile responses must include Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, FAX number, CAGE Code, Taxpayer ID No., DUNS Number, size of business, type of business (i.e., manufacturer, dealer or distributor) and monthly delivery capabilities. NSN: 4240-01-160-5618 Fire Starting Tool, Aviation Survival, Magnesium (Doan Machinery & Equipment Co. P/N 8702). QUANTITY: 28,500 Each. DELIVERY: FOB Destination to Defense Distribution Depot, Richmond, VA in 6 deliveries beginning 30 days after award. This solicitation will result in a fixed quantity Purchase Order. Solicitation is 100% Small Business Restricted. The item described above is a commercial item which has been assigned a permanent National Stock Number (NSN). The policies contained in FAR Part 12 will be used in soliciting these requirements. At this time, the Doan Machinery part number specified is the only item known to meet the Government's needs. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers representing alternative commercial items for satisfying the Government's future requirements. The alternative item(s) offered may not be considered for award on this instant acquisition, however, may be utilized for market research on future requirements. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately. All responsible parties, including authorized dealers/distributors of the Doan Machinery item may submit offers which DSCP will consider. Posted 03/10/00 (W-SN433240). (0070)

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