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

43 -- SEAL ASSEMBLY SOL SP0760-00-R-6455 DUE 061600 POC For Information Only, Point of Contact -- Charles Pirrone, Telephone Number -- (614)692-2462 E-MAIL: Defense Supply Center Buyer, charles_pirrone@dscc.dla.mil. NSN 4320-00-185-0770 Seal Assembly, Shaft, Spring Loaded. John Crane, Inc. (71724) P/N N-SP-00113 TY1-SZS.125 XF91M015M. Fairbanks Morse Pump Corporation (10613) P/N 99D5D-BTPC212 MATL XF91M015M. Qualiseal Technology Division (09456) P/N LO-8527 REV C. This solicitation is for an Indefinite Quantity Contract with unknown quantities to be delivered to various destinations. Note 12 applies. All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote which shall be considered. Specifications, plans or drawings are not available. 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 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: John Crane, Inc., Fairbanks Morse Pump Corp., and Qualiseal Technology Division. 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 04/26/00 (W-SN448706). (0117)

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