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

47 -- HOSE ASSEMBLY, METALLIC. SOL SP0700-97-Q-MY96 DUE 081197 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) Kelly Carlomany, 61 4-692-4922. PR-NO: YPC97125002643 NSN 4720-01-153-9780, CAGE 0E7C5 Part No RW1X4202 CAGE 60535 Part No FMH30 CAGE 70510 Part No 105434 hose assembly, metallic. IAW flex-ing products part number RW1X4202, flexible metal hose part number FMH30, and anamet Inc. part number 70510. 78 -EA Del to Mechanicsburg PA 17055 Del by 15 Oct 97. 140 -EA Del to Tracy CA 95376 Del by 15 Oct 97. See Note 1. Small business size standard is 500 employees. Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Specifications, plans or drwings are not available. 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: flexing prod (0E7C5) flexible metal (60535) anamet (70510). 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. Delivery Evaluation Factor (DEF) applies. While price is 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 this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0180)

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