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68 -- TEREPHTHALIC ACID SOL DAAA09-00-R-5021 POC Helen Gonzales, (309) 782-8663 E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, GonzalesH@ioc.army.mil. Requirement is for 239,921 lbs (packaged in metric ton bags) of Terephthalic Acid in accordance with Drawing 13-19-824 dated 6 Feb 97. This item is a sole source item. The only approved source at this time is Temex/Petrocell. A 100% option is applicable. End use is the M83 Smoke Grenades and M8 Smoke Pots at Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Firms interested in obtaining a solicitation package should FAX (309) 782-4955 or 782-3721 and include their tax identification number and reference this solicitation number (DAAA09-00-R-5021). Also, please note that all offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor's Register (CCR) before they can be awarded a DOD contract. You may register via the internet at http://www.ccr2000.com. Or you may contact the CCR Assistance Center at 1-800-227-2423. This procurement is unrestricted. Home Page Access: http://www.ioc.army.mil/home. Posted 01/05/00 (W-SN413351). (0005)

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