The solicitation will be available in FedBizOpps on its issue date of 11/04/2011 as an unrestricted acquisition. The Small Business Size Standard is 1000 employees, and the NAICS code is 331210.  The proposed procurement does not contain an option to extend the contract period.  The NSN is 4710-01-291-4596, and this item is a Metal Pipe Assembly for an E/17500 Gallon Tank Trailer. The approved source and part number for this item are Fruehauf Corp. Fruehauf Trailer Opns (74841), P/N TKG5169-1.  Adequate data for the evaluation of alternate offers is not available at the procurement agency, and the offeror must provide a complete data package including data for the approved and alternate part for evaluation.   The requested quantity is 686 each, and the delivery requirement is 136 days.   This will be issued using Other Than Full and Open Competition according to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).  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.  All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote which shall be considered.