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68 -- DELIVERY OF VARIOUS GASES AND RENTAL OF VARIOUS CYLINDERS SOL N63387-99-Q-M006 DUE 111098 POC Charles McNeill, Contracting Officer, (619)556-1578, FAX: (619)556-7806 E-MAIL: 837cmcne@pwcsd.nosc.mil, 837cmcne@pwcsd.nosc.mil. 1 LOT Delivery of various gases and the rental of various cylinders for a period of 10 months from 1 December 1998 to 30 September 1999. Gases will be ordered as needed and rental of cylinders will be charged on a monthly basis. Delivery location is Navy Public Works Center, NAS North Island, Bldg M9 Code 910, San Diego CA 92135. Gases to be included with estimated quantity are as follows: Acetylene Atomic Absorption Grade -- 1 per year; Argon Ind. Grade 336 cu ft -- 6 per year; 5% Methane Bal. Argon P-5 Mix sz 44 -- 24 per year; Compressed Air Zero Grade sz 49 -- 24 per year; Helium UHP sz 44 -- 72 per year; Nitrogen UHF sz 230 -- 36 per year; Hydrogen UHP sz 44 -- 36 per year; Liquid Argon Dewar 4300 cu ft -- 24 peryear; and Liquid Nitrogen Dewar LS160 w/6 ft transfer hose and phase seperator -- 2 per year. This is a combination synposis/RFQ; no solicitations will be sent out. Acceptance of bids for this announcement will close at 4:00 PM PST on Tuesday, 10 November 1998. FAX or mail quotes will be accepted. Telephone quotes will not be accepted. See Numbered Note(s): 1. Posted 10/26/98 (W-SN265442). (0299)

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