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43 -- FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID. ON THE AQUACON "WATER-ABSORBING" FILTERS SOL SP0770-98-Q-MN31 DUE 032398 POC Contact: name/phone Karen bane/2-1373 R sols. are available 15 days after this pub. at the address above or FAX 6 14-692-2262. after Sol. opening date, Q, T and X sols. Are on the internet at WWW.DSCC.DLA.MIL/ebb/ebbfronten D. html. FAX requests will not be accepted. PR-NO: YPC98021000672 NSN 4330-01-439-2314, CAGE 13573 Part No aci-63301ctb CAGE 87405 Part No fgi-633sb filter element, fluid. Velcon filters Inc (CAGE-13573); part number aci-63301ctb. 220 -EA Del to Richmond VA 23297 Del by 16 Mar 98 or deliver within 30 days after award. 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 governement intends to solicit and contract with only approved Sources under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1). Approved Sources are: 13573, 87405 Automated Best Value Model (ABVM) and Delivery Evaluation Factor (DEF) apply. While price is a significant fator 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. All responsible Sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider. (0055)

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