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68 -- FERRIC OXIDE SOL N00174 POC POC: Patsy Kragh, Contract Specialist, 1142P, 301-743-6669, Ruth D. Adams, Contracting Officer, 1142A. Sources Sought for the manufacture of Ferric Oxide, Class I - Fine. The material shall be ferric oxide in powder form. Chemical and Physical Properties are as follows: Moisture, wt%, 0.5 maximum; Calcination loss, wt% (dry basis), 2.0 maximum; Iron, as Fe203, wt% (calcined basis), 98.0% minimum; Acidity, as H2S04, wt%, 0.02 maximum; and Weight Mean Diameter Paritcle Size, Microns, 4.5 minimum, 6.0 maximum. DRAWINGS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO PATSY KRAGH, FAX 301-743-6547. QUANTITY: 400 LBS. Information to be submitted by interested parties is (a) approximate lead time and cost to manufacture the quantity shown and (b) a breakdown of cost into four categories, material, labor, inspection, and non-recurring costs. This information is for planning purposes only and neither constitutes a formal IFB or IFP nor a commitment by the Government. All interested suppliers should provide the information by March 27, 1996, to the attention of Patsy Kragh at the above address. (0058)

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