US Army Materiel Command Acquisition Center, Army Research Laboratory Contracting Division, Attn: AMSRL-CS-PR, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783-1197

R -- GAS MANAGEMENT SERVICES SOL W71B7J-9162-7004 DUE 090799 POC Bobbie McKoy,Purchasing Agent(301)394-1202,Beth Smith,Contracting Officer (301)394-3371 This requirement is for a contractor to provide one Gas Management Technician who will provide Total Gas Management Services including cylinder inventory, routine cylinder changes (hazardous process gases inerts), gas delivery equipment preventive maintenance, installation of new equipment, and tool hook-up. All Gas Management Services will be performed at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Physical Science Laboratory (PSL), 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783. The period of performance is for twelve (12) months after date of award to include four (4) additional Option years. Gas Technician shall posses a DOD Secret Clearance. For a complete solicitation package see http:w3.arl.mil/contracts/ and then go into Contracting Opportunities then View/Download Solicitation Package from Contracting Officer. The issuance of the solicitation will be fifteen (15) days from the publication of this synopsis. Responses to the Request for Quote must be received within ten (10) days after issuance. The estimated award date is 27 Sept 99. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation that will be considered by the agency. See numbered note(s) 25!! Posted 08/23/99 (W-SN370902). (0235)

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