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68 -- CHEMICAL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS SOL N00604-97-R-0045 DUE 100797 POC Debbie Shiroma, (808) 474-2397, Ext 232, Contracting Specialist, Mary McFeely, Contracting Officer Industrial gases in High Pressure Cylinders, various gases including; (1) Helium- BB-H-1168, 99.995, water pumped, size; 217.000 CF, grade A (2)Acetylene-BB-A-106B, grade B, size;225,000 CF, (3)Argon- MIL-A-18455, Oil free, Type I, size; 200,000 CF, (4)Nitrogen-BB-N-411C, Type I, Grade A, Class 1, 99.95%, oil free, (5)Oxygen-BB-O-925A, Type I, size; 200,000 CF (6)Argon-MIL-A-18455, cap per cylinder 4754 CF, shipyard owned cylinders designed for liquid containment with gas withdrawal only. Resulting contract will be a fixed price Requirements contract. Period of performance will include a 12-month base period from on or about 01 Dec 97 to 30 Nov 98 and two-12 month option periods. The solicitation also includes FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. SAM certifications and government source inspection may apply. Various quantities; CF; FOB Bldg.167, Pearl Harbor, HI, Deivery-30-60 days. Note 26 applies. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Please fax your request for the solicitation package to (808)471-5750 and include with your request your phone and fax numbers. As an alternative, you can submit a written request to the contracting office identified above. (0230)

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