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68 -- WATER INDICATING PASTE SOL SP0450-00-QB014 DUE 112999 POC Flora Clark, 804-279-4911, Julie Tillery, 804-279-3537 YPG99258000714, NSN 6850-00-001-4193, Solicitation Number SP0450-00-QB014, Water Indicating Paste, Unit Box contains 24 Jars. New Wt Ea Jar is 2.5+OR- 0.5 OZ. Bidders shall state Net Wt. of Product per JAR. Preproduction/First Article Government Testing Required. Preprod. Sample is 12 Jars. Bottles shall conform to PPP-C-186, Group A, Class 2, Style 2, Closure B. Pack 24 Bottles in Fiberboard Box. Mark Box IAW MIL-STD 129. Each change of Facilities, Production processes, Methods or Materials during contract performance necessitates another First Article Test. First Article Government Testing Lab results for Chemical/Physical/visual are absolute. Exception to PARA 3.4, 4.6.3.1 (C) 4.6.3.2. (B) 4.6.3.3. (C), 4.6.3.4. (C), 4.6.3.5. (B) 4.6.3.6.(C) 4.6.3.7, 4.6.3.8 and 4.7: The Paste shall react instantly in the presence of water, water/FSII and Water/chloride mixtures. Water, Water,FSII and Water/Chloride mixtures will produce a definite, Substantial severe Color Change (E.G. from Red to FluorescentYellow-Green) which is immediately visible even under adverse lighting/weather conditions. Shades of the Same Basic Color (E.G. Grey to Brown/Red to Violet) are not acceptable, contractor shall provide at time of offer specific color information for product prior to use and after Water, Water/FSII or Water/Chloride contamination has been detected. PARA. 4.7 of MIL SPEC is not required. QAP 002, PARA.3 A THRU F is replaced with corresponding Parts of the SPEC. This is a Small Business Set Aside solicitation. Automated Best Value Model (ABVM) applies. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. All request should be made in writing and should identify the RFP number and the NSN. ARO IS 60 DAYS. Solicitations will be issued November 5, 1999 with a closing date of November 30, 1999. All responsible sources may submit an offer. Posted 10/20/99 (W-SN393360). (0293)

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