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96 -- SALE OF GERMANIUM Defense Logistics Agency, Defense National Stockpile Center (DNSC) intends to sell 4,000 kilograms of germanium. A draft solicitation has been issued. An industry meeting will be held 19 February 1997 at the Helmsley Hotel in New York, N.Y. The final solicitation is scheduled for release 24 March 1997. To obtain information on the industry meeting and/or to be added to the bidders mailing list, please contact Rachel Ballen at (703) 767-5490 or via facsimile at (703) 767-5494. Please provide: the company name, a point of contact, telephone and facsimile numbers. It is requested that all firms planning to attend the industry meeting provide the information no later than 7 February 1997. (0033)

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