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42 -- CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL GAS MASKS SOL VA-797-97-F3Q-0007 DUE 101097 POC Rick Elder 301-619-4069 Mask, Gas, chemical and biological NSN: 4240-01-327-3300, size: medium; identical to NSN 4240-01-284-3616 except this has special packaging that includes the following items in the kit: Outsert assembly (NSN 4240-01-249-4438); outsert assembly (NSN 4240-01-224-4197); carrier assembly (NSN 4240-01-224-4196); C-2 chemical/biological canister (NSN 4240-01-119-2315) 1 each; chemical/biological hood (NSN 4240-01-189-9423) 1 each; MCU-2A/P, medium, chemical mask 1 each. Quantity 1,248 each. Mask, Gas, chemical and biological, NSN: 4240-01-327-3301, size: large; identical to NSN 4240-01-284-3617 except this has special packaging that includes the following items in the kit: outsert assembly(NSN 4240-01-249-4438); outsert assembly (NSN 4240-01-224-4197); carrier assembly (NSN 4240-01-224-4196); C-2 chemical/biological canister (NSN 4240-01-119-2315) 1 each; chemical biological hood (NSN 4240-01-189-9423) 1 each; MCU-2A/P, large, chemical/biological mask (NSN 4240-01-284-3617) 1 each. Quantity 223 each. Manufacturer: Mine Safety Appliances Inc. Delivery schedule: 400 units per month beginning January, 1998. Delivery to 38 different locations. Intended source: Mine Safety Appliances, Inc. Intention is to award a contract to Mine Safety Appliances under the authority of U. S. C. 253(c)(1). This action is justified in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The masks are the individual protective masks approved in the Joint Service Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Logistics Support plan dated November 1996. These masks will accomodate face-mounted canisters that meet all NATO specifications for interoperability. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by this agency. This announcement constitutes the entire solicitation. Quotations may be faxed to the attention of Rick Elder at 301-619-5053. Quotations are due no later than 12:00 pm on October 6, 1997 at the office indicated in this announcement.***** (0252)

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