Bureau of Reclamation, PO Box 36900, Billings, Montana 59107-6900

68 -- SULFURIC ACID ANDSODIUM HYDROXIDE SOL 1425-7-SI-60-08340 POC Hart Blackeagle, (406) 247-7803 or Dave Cellan (406) 247-7801 E-MAIL: Hart Black Eagle at the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, in Billings, Montana, hblackeagle@gp.usbr.gov. Furnish approximately 400 tons of sulfuric acid, 93% by weight -- commercials grade strength -- 66 degree Bauma, percent equivalent -- 93.1% specific gravity at 60 degrees F -- 1.8354, and Sodium Hydroxide -- 50% by weight -- 50% liquid caustic, diaphragm grade, on indefinite quantity basis for one (1) year with option to renew for one (1) additional year, F.O.B. Leadville, Colorado. There is no charge for the first copy of the solicitation; additional copies will be provided upon receipt of a nonrefundable check or money order of $9.00 for each copy. After issuance, the solicitation may be viewed, without charge, at the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Regional Office, 316 North 26th Street, Room 2031 Federal Building, Billings, Montana. All responsible sources responding to this synopsis shall submit information relating to business status, including identification as to whether small, large, or minority-owned, and/or women-owned. For this acquisition, the small business size standard is 500 employees and the standard industrial classification code is 2899. All prospective offerors and subcontractors are encouraged to request a copy of the solicitation at this time.***** . (0203)

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