Defense General Supply Center, 8000 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Richmond, VA 23297-5000

68 -- CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS Due 011096. Contact Judy C. Suter, 804/279-3468, Contracting Officer, Darius Lantz, 804/279-3580. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is considering the development of a program to support our military activities with industrial compressed and liquefied gases. Our intent is to develop a contractual vehicle by which the customer may purchase and have delivered in a timely manner to a designated location any specified compressed gas. Contractual regions within the Continental United States (CONUS) are being considered to provide 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. 1. 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; Carbon Dioxide, 50 thru 100 lbs, 1800-2265 PSIG, Carbon Dioxide, Bulk; Chlorine, 100 thru 150 lbs; 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; Oxgyen, Aviators, 200 thru 308 CF, 1800-2400 PSIG; Oxygen, Aviators, Bulk Cryogenic Liquid; Nitrogen, 187 thru 276 CF, 1800-2400 PSIG; Nitrogen, 336 thru 344 CF, 3500-3600 PSIG; Nitrogen, 494 CF, 6000 PSIG; Nitrogen, Bulk Cryogenic Liquid; Propane, 100 thru 200 lbs; Nitrogen, Bulk. 2. What other gas products can you provide? 3. Would a regional/national contract provide the best support for our customers? 4. 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? 5. What is your minimum order quantity for any of the specified gases? 6. 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? 7. What are your capabilities in complete refurbishment and reconditioning of cylinders to meet all requirements of DOT? 8. Do you have the capability to palletize cylinders in both or either the horizontal or vertical position on 40 by 48 inch pallets? 9. Do you accept credit cards? 10. How would you prefer handling the billing? E.G. centrally, individually by customer, individually by distributor, etc. 11. Do you have any cylinder pressure limitations in your cylinder filling capabilities? Oral inquiries of a contractual nature should be directed to Ms. Judy Suter at (804) 279-3468. Inquiries of a technical nature should be directed to Mr. Dean Crawford at (804) 279-3250. Written inquiries or contracts may be mailed to the address shown in the letterhead, ATTN: Judy Suter, DGSC-PDAB or faxed to (804) 279-5838. All inquiries or contacts should reference the Bottled Gas Project. Please provide comments no later than December 20, 1995. (345)

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