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47 -- HOSE, AIR DUCT SOL SP0740-00-R-3858 DUE 071100 POC S. Roliff, (614)692-4296 E-MAIL: Industry Coordination Office, indcoord@dscc.dla.mil. NSN 4720-01-435-0282; Hose, Air Duct in accordance with HBD Industries Inc. (98891) part number 10H09-30. Solicitation is for an Indefinite Quantity Contract with pricing based on four quantity ranges. Delivery will be to various stock locations, which are unknown at this time. A delivery schedule of 60 days is requested for quantities up to 96 each, with an additional 30 days added for each increase of 48 each. All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote which shall be considered. See Note 26. Copies of this solicitation are available at the office address above, by faxing (614)692-2262, or by emailing indcoord@dscc.dla.mil and will not be available until 2 June 2000. Requests should include the company name, address, and solicitation number. Specifications, plans, and drawings are not available. The proposed procurement is unrestricted and contains an option to extend the contract period one or more times at the discretion of the government. The total shall not exceed 4 extensions. This acquisition is for supplies for which the government does not possess complete, unrestricted technical data; therefore, the government intends to solicit and contract with only approved sources under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). The only approved source is HBD Industries Inc. (98891). While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of factors as described in the solicitation. Various quantity ranges solicited are as follows: From 5 -- 75, 76 -- 150, 151 -- 226, 227 and up. Posted 05/12/00 (W-SN454212). (0133)

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