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48 -- VALVE, GATE SOL SP0760-98-Q-0670 DUE 031798 POC Contact: name/phone Gwendolyn K Lawson 614-692-2766 R sols. Are available 15 days after this pub. at the address above or FAX 614-692-2262. after Sol. opening date, Q, T and X sols. are on the internet at WWW.DSCC.DLA.MIL/ EBB/ebbfrontend. html. PR-NO: YPC97311000711 NSN 4810-01-419-2536, CAGE 56349 Part No 901001-8 valve, gate. 6 -EA Del to Norfolk VA 23511-2392 Del by 75 days after date of order. See Note 26. Solicitation not available until 15 days after published in the CBD. Specifications, plans or drawings are not available. 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: tri-tec Co. Automated Best Value Model (ABVM) and Delivery Evaluation Factor (DEF) apply. While price is a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, and past performance as described in the solicitation. This request will be issued via a written RFQ. The expected award will be 17 Apr 98. All responsible Sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0036)

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