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68 -- COMPRESSED AND LIQUIFIED GASES SOL SP0410-96-R-0877 DUE 011096 POC Contact: For copies of RFP/IFB solicitations (available at least 15 days from announcement, phone or write DGSC Attn: DGSC-esb Sherrill King, Richmond VA, 804-279-5127, facsimile 804-279-3715. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is considering the development of a program to support our Military activities with industrial compressed and liquifiedgases. Our intent is to develop a contractual vehicle by which the customer may purchase and have delivered in a timely manner to a designed location any specified compressed gas. Contractual regions within the contiental United States are being considered to provided this gas product and cylinder service support. The following questions highlight the specific information needed by the DLA to develop such a program. Do not feel limited to these questions only, you are Welcome to provide any additional information you desire. Can you provide the following gases in cylinders of the capacity and pressure indicated? acetylene 10 thru 330 CF; argon 200 thru 266 CF, 1800-2400 psig;argon 381 CF, 3500 psig; argon 578 CF, 6000 psig; cargon dioxide 50 thru 100 lbbulk, 1800-2265 psig; chlorine 100 thru 150 lb; helium 178 thru 220 CF, 1800-2265 psig; Hydrogen 175 thru 216 CF, 1800-2265 psig; oxygen, welding 200 thru 308 CF,1800-2400 psig; oxygen, aviators 200 thru 308 CF bulk cryogenic liquid, 1800-2400 psig; nitrogen 187 thru 276 CF, 1800-2400 psig; 336 thru 344 CF, 3500-3600 psig;494 CF bulk croyogenic liquid, 6000 psig; propane 100 thru 200 lb bulk. What other gas products can youprovide? would a regional/national contract provide the best support for our customers? do you have a nation-wide distribution system? if not, where are your distributors located or how could you support multi-locations within specified regions/nation-wide/ overseas? what is your minimum order quantity for any of the specified gases? what would be your average time to fill a delivery order from the time of pick-up of empty Government owned cylinders to the time of delivery of product? what are your capabilities in complete refurbishment and reconditioning of cylinders to meet all require-ments of DOT? do you have the capability to palletize cylinders in both or either the horizontal or vertical position on 4 by 48 inch pallets? do you accept creditcards? how would you prefer handling the billing? E.G. Centrally, individually by customer, individually bydistributor, etc. Do you have the capability to delivery propane in bulk quantities? do you have any cylinder pressure limitations in your cylinder fillingcapabilities? contact Judy Suter at 804-279-3468 concerning contractual issues. Contact Dean Crawford at 804-279-3250 concerning technical issues or FAX 804-279-3666. All responsible sources may submit offer which DGSC shall consider(0325)

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