US Army, CECOM Acquisition Center, Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5008, ATTN: AMSEL-AC-SB-DE(HAL)

68 -- SUPPLY OF 99.99% PURE LIQUID NITROGEN AND MAINTENANCE OF THE STORAGE TANK SOL DAAB08-96-T-0136 DUE 083096 POC Christine Hall, Contract Specialist, (908)532-1562, Arthur D. Pepin, Contracting Officer, (908)532-4023. This is a combined synopsis/solication for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation action; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. Solicitation number DAAB08-96-T-0136 is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. This procurement is unrestricted, the SIC code and size standard are 5169 (100 employees). This procurement is for the supply and delivery as required of 300,000 gallons of 99.99% pure liquid nitrogen, with an option of an additional as required 50,000 gallons and emergency and on-call maintenance of the government-owned storage tank to include the vaporizers and distribution piping, valves, vaporizers and controls. Any parts required for emergency repair will be reimbursed at the fair market price. Price per labor hour is to be cited in CLIN 0003. The Point of contact (Mr. Jeffry DeBois) shall approve the purchase of any repair parts prior to the contractor making repairs. Period of performance is 1 October 1996 through 31 May 1997. The liquid nitrogen shall be delivered in bulk by the contractor's responsibility to ensure that the nitrogen storage tank does not run out of nitrogen or become so depleted that the nitrogen pressures fluctuate. All deliveries will be made during normal duty hours (7:00 am EST through 5:00 pm EST). Delivery address is: Myer Center, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. All services will be inspected and approved by Mr. Jeffry S. DuBois, (908)427-2739. Line Item: 0001-- 300,000 Gallons of 99.99% pure liquid nitrogen delivered on an as required basis to a government-owned storage tank located at the Myer Center, Fort Monmouth, NJ in strict accordance with the above requirements. Contractor must submit a price on one (1) gallon. Line Item: 0002--Option 50,000 Gallons of 99.99% pure liquid nitrogen delivered on an as required basis to a government-owned storage tank located at the Myer Center, Fort Monmouth, NJ in strict accordance with the above requirements. Contractor must submit a price on one (1) gallon. Line Item: 0003-- On-call and emergency maintenance on the 6,500 gallon government-owned nitrogen storage tank for the period of 1 October 1997 in strict accordance with the above requirements. All deliveries will be FOB Destination. The following provisions/clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1; 52.212-3; 52.212-4; 52-217-8; 52.232-18; 52.246-4; 252.246-7000. For clause 52.212-5 the following clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37 and 52.225-3. Local clause: ''Insurance and Traffic Note'' Contractor and their subcontractors shall be required to comply with the Fort Monmouth traffic regulations. During the performance of this contract, you may drive on Government property or enter Government buildings and be required to show proof of identification as well as evidence of vehicle insurance and regulations; therefore, please have such proof with you. This shall constitute certification that you are complying with all state and federal laws with respect to insurance. All quotes are due 30 August 1996 and can be faxed to (908)532-5324 or (908)532-0800 or mailed to US Army CECOM, ATTN: AMSEL-AC-SB-BE(HALL), Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703. Quotes must be received by 30 Aug 1996, 4:00 pm EST. Point of contact for this action is Christine T. Hall, (908)532-1562. (0219)

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