Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Dr., Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315

95 -- NICKEL SILVER ALLOY DUE 060598 POC Diana Myles-South 719-333-2934 The US Air Force Academy, Contracting Division, is interested in identifying potential sources to acquire silver nickel alloy. This metal is used as diploma plates that are mounted on American Walnut boards. The alloy contains the following: Component CAS % by wt. OSHA PEL Base Metal Lead *+ 7439-92- 0.1 max 50 mg/M3 Zinc** 1314-13-2 27-47 fume -- 5 mg/M3 Dust -- 10 mg/M3 Copper* 7440-50-8 53-73 Cu -- 1 mg/M3 Nickel *+ 7440-02-0 19.5 max 1 mg/M3 COATING** Chromium *+ 7740-47-3 0.1 max 1 mg/M3 Clear Epoxy + 6.0 max Not listed Contractor will provide in writing where the alloy is made, where it is manufactured and what is the normal lead-time to acquire the silver nickel in order to meet our delivery date for the diplomas. Replies must be received no later than close of business 5 June 1998. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to pay for the information requested, issue a solicitation, or award a contract. Submit written responses to Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Dr., Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Submit fax responses to 719-333-4404, Attn: Diana Myles-South. (0132)

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