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68 -- U720 POWDER SOL 3-104355 DUE 070398 POC Jean M. Boylan, Purchasing Agent, Phone (216) 433-2140, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Jean.M.Boylan@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#3-104355. E-MAIL: Jean M. Boylan, Jean.M.Boylan@lerc.nasa.gov. NASA/LeRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for: Powder metallurgy processed U720 nickel-base superalloy powder, screened to -270 mesh, minimum of 1050 pounds to be held under inert environment at all times until further shipping/processing instructions from NASA. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LeRC intends to purchase the items from Special Metals Corporation, Powder Division. (In accordance with FAR 6.2.1) The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". (0170)

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