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

48 -- VALVE, BALL SOL SP0760-99-R-6194 DUE 100899 POC For Information Only, Point of Contact -- Joseph D. Smith, Telephone Number -- (614) 692-2118 E-MAIL: Defense Supply Center Buyer, joseph_smith@dscc.dla.mil. NSN 4820-01-033-7241 Valve, Ball. This solicitation is for an Indefinite Quantity Type Contract with unknown quantities to be delivered to various locations. Notes 9 and 26 apply. All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote which shall be considered. Copies of this solicitation are available at the address above or by faxing 614-692-2262. This solicitation is not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. 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. The proposed procurement contains an option to extend the contract period one or more times at the discretion of thegovernment. The total shall not exceed 5 years. This is an unrestricted acquisition. 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 08/18/99 (W-SN369387). (0230)

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