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66 -- GAS CHROMATOGRAPH/MASS SPECTROMETER, WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT DIVISION, WASHINGTON, DC SOL DACW31-98-B-0010 DUE 121897 POC Marianne Stakem (410) 962-0972 This proposed procurement is 100% set-aside for small business. SIC Code 3826; small business size standard 500 employees. Purchase, install and test a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer with accessories. Completion time is 90 calendar days. The total estimated amount is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. In order to comply with Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, effective March 1, 1998, all contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award of a Federal contract. Contact CCR Web site at http: //www.acq.osd.mil/ec. Registration can also be accomplished via dial up modem at 614-692-6788 (User ID: ccrpub; Password: pub2ccri), or through any DOD Certified Value Added Network. Additionally, a paper form for registration may be obtained from the DOD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1-800-334-3414. Issuance o/a 11/18/97; bid opening o/a 12/18/97. Fax requeststo (410) 962-0933. (0309)

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