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

47 -- HOSE ASSEMBLY, METALLIC SOL SP074000R3792 DUE 060500 POC William Mark Mayo, Phone: 614/692-1369, Fax: 614/693-1608 HOSE ASSEMBLY, METALLIC. NSN 4720-01-096-7416 -- This NSN shall be manufactured in accordance with SPEC NR MIL-PRF-83772B. Contractor First Article Testing applies. This solicitation is for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with an estimated annual demand of 1688 EA. Pricing will be based on FOB Origin shipment for the various ordering ranges as indicated below. A delivery of 45 days will be required for the first 100 EA of each delivery order, with an additional 30 days for each quantity increase of 120 EA or less. Estimated award date is 20 JUL 00. All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote that shall be considered. See Note(s): [X] 1, [ ] 2, [ ] 8, [ ] 9, [X] 12, [ ] 13, [ ] 22, [ ] 23, [ ] 24, [ ] 25, [X] 26, [ ] 27, [ ] 28 [X] 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). [ ] This solicitation is available on the Internet at http://dibbs.dscccols.com/Rfq. Hard copies of this solicitation are not available. [X] The Small Business size standard is 500 employees. [X] 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. [ ] Specifications, plans or drawings are not available. [ ] Proposed procurement contains a ___ % option for increased quantities. [X] 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. [ ] This is an unrestricted acquisition. [ ] This solicitation contains a 10% preference for SDB concerns. [ ] Place of performance unknown. This contract is subject to the Service Contract Act and the place of performance is unknown. Wage determinations have been requested for ________________________ (insert localities). The contracting officer will request wage determinations for additional localities if asked to do so in writing by ___________ (insert time and date). [ ] This acquisition is for technical equipment. a determination has been made in accordance with 10 U.S.C. (c)(1)(b)(6) that standardization and interchangeability of parts are necessary to satisfy the agency's need for additional units of replacement terms. Therefore, to achieve standardization, solicitations will be issued only to the following firms: ________________________________________(Name and address of firms) [ ] This proposed procurement includes a familygroup of items within the Federal Supply Class ____, ____, ____. [ ] This acquisition is limited to eligible 8(a) concerns only. SIC code ____. Eligibility to participate may be restricted to firms in either the developmental or transitional stage. Interested 8(a) concerns should request copies of this solicitation as soon as possible since the solicitation will be issued without further notice upon SBA acceptance of the requirement for the Section 8(a) program. [ ] It is anticipated that award will be made via a delivery order to an existing basic ordering agreement. [ ] Restricted Rights Data Restrictions apply. [X] 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. [X] Various Increments Solicited: FROM: TO: 50 211 212 633 634 1687 1688 And Up Posted 04/14/00 (W-SN445244). (0105)

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