U.S. Department of Energy, Morgantown Energy Technology Center, P.O. Box 880, Morgantown, WV 26507-0880

99 -- LAGGING MATERIALS SOL DE-RP21-97MC34206 DUE 123196 POC Contact Point: Michael P. Nolan, Contract Specialist, (304) 285-4149; Randolph R. Cooper, Contracting Officer, (304) 285-4160 Microtherm G, Hydrophobic Grade, Moulded Pipe lagging. The Government anticipates entering into a sole-source contract with Microtherm, Inc., 1227 McArthur Rd., Maryville, TN 37804. The lagging is for the Hot Gas Desulfurization Project Development Unit and the piping runs were designed using the thermal conductivity, weight per linear foot, and lagging thicknesses provided by Microtherm. This is a simplified procurement using commercial acquisition procedures. Firms which believe they can furnish equivalent equipment will be considered but only if responding with clear and convincing documentation, in writing, substantiating their ability to meet the entire requirement. This data must be submitted within thirty days after publication of this notice. This is not a request for proposal and no solicitation documents exist. See Note 22. (0313)

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