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

29 -- CORE ASSEMBLY, FLUID COOL SOL SP0700-97-R-0027 DUE 071197 POC Contact: copy of solicitation FAX 614-692-2262 or mail request to Defense Supply Center Columbus, PO Box 16595, DS cc-pbab Columbus, OH 43216-6595, for information contac T contracting officer (name/phone)Paul Budnik (614)692 -7104 NSN 2930003638198 8 core assembly, fluid Cook see Notes 9 solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. 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 4 years. This is an unrestricted acquisition with a 10% preference for SDB concerns. 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: Detroit Diesel engine, Niagara development and Mfg. Automated Best Value Model (ABVM) applies. While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price and past performance, as described in the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0143)

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