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68 -- YELLOW IRON 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 Yellow Iron Oxide. Chemical and Physical Properties are as follows: IRON CONTENT, % WT. AS Fe203. H20, 97.2 Minimum; IRON CONTENT, % WT. AS Fe203, 86 Minimum, 90 Maximum; MOISTURE, % WT. 1.0 Maximum; Ph, 5.5 Minimum, 7.5 Maximum; % RETAINED ON 325 SIEVE, 0.1 Maximum; WATER SOLUBLES, & WT. 1.0 Maximum. THE MATERIAL DESCRIBED IS INTENDED FOR USE AS A BURNING RATE MODIFIER IN SOLID ROCKET PROPELLANT. 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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