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65 -- UNDECYLENIC ACID AND ZINC UNDECYLENATE POWDER, 45 GRAMS SOL SP0200-98-R-1003 DUE 041398 POC Buyer -- Evelyn Trower (215)737-8163; Contracting Officer -- Mary Lee (215)737-7896 National Stock Number: 6505-01-008-3054; Specification: CID A-A-50839 dated 7-26-82; Quantity: DPSC-700,000; PHS-will be determined at solicitation issuance; Minimum shall be 5% of the estimated dollar value of the base year and the maximum shall be 925,000 per year with an additional option quantity of 4 years. Unit of Issue: CO (Container); Destination: Various Destinations; Delivery Schedule: Delivery period beginning 90 days after effective date of delivery order; Duration of Contract: Date of Award through one year thereafter; Numbered Notes: See Numbered Note 9; 30 day RFP to be issued on/about 3-13-98. THIS IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED DATE. Approximate closing date is 4-13-98. Proposed acquisition is unrestricted with evaluation preference for SDB concerns. All materials used in fabrication are to be furnished by the successful bidder(s). Solicitation requests may be transmitted via facsimile on (215)737-4450, ATTN: DSCP-MGAAC, Ms. Julia Warthen. Mail requests to the above address to: ATTN: DSCP-MGAAC, Ms. Julia Warthen. Telephone requests are to be directed to (215)737-3100, DSCP-M, Ms. Lillie Hill. (0050)

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