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

30 -- CONNECTING LINK, RIGID SOL SP074000R3826 DUE 070700 POC William Mark Mayo, Phone: 614/692-1369, Fax: 614/693-1678 Connecting Link, Rigid. NSN 3040-00-404-0177, New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc. (15860) P/N ALK5-38 and Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.(97499) P/N 212-010-712-001. Solicitation is for an Indefinite Quantity Contract with an estimated annual demand of 276 EA. PRICING SHOULD BE BASED ON THE QUANTITIES INDICATED BY THE INCREMENTS AT THE END OF THIS SECTION. Shipment will be based on F.O.B. origin delivery to multiple stock locations. A delivery of 200 days will be required for quantities up to 200 EA., with an additional 30 days for increases of 50 EA. or less. Estimated award date is 21 Aug 00. All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote which shall be considered. See Note(s): [ ] 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 and will not be available until 15 days after this notice is published in the CBD. [ ] This solicitation is available on the Internetat http:// www. dscc.dsccols.com/RFQ, 15 days after this notice is published in the CBD Requests for hard copies of this solicitation will not be accepted. [ ] The Small Business size standard is 500 employees. [ ] 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 name and address. FEDERAL, MILITARY AND COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATIONS CANNOT BE PROVIDED BY DSCC. [X] 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 with 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) [X] This acquisition is for supplies for which the Government does not possess complete, unrestrictive, 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). Approved sources are: New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc. (15860) and Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (97499). [ ] This proposed procurement includes a family group 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: 25 EA to 49 EA, 50 EA to 99 EA, 100 EA to 249 EA, 250 EA and Up Posted 05/17/00 (W-SN455890). (0138)

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