13- AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information as included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and the solicitation number for this RFQ: DTFH70-00-RFQ-0006 is a Request for Quotation; The following Provisions and Clauses are incorporated into this RFQ by reference & are in effect through Federal Acquisitions Circular FAC 97-14, Dated September 24, 2000. Far 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; Far 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Cerfifications-Commercial Items; Far 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, 52.212-23 Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns Alternate I; 52.225-3 Buy American -- Supplies; 52.232-23 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer; 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards. This Request for Quotation is unrestricted under SIC Code 2892 with a business size of 750 employees. The items and quantities requested: explosives for production blasting applications, type: cap sensitive, small diameter, cartridged water gel class 1.1D, 60,000 lbs; (a 3-inch diameter cartridge is primarally used, however price quotes for smaller cartridges are requested);ammonium nitrate/fuel oil/gelling agent mixture class 1.5D, 60,000 lbs standard industry package. Explosives for pre-sheer/post-sheer applications: cap sensitive, low density, aluminized, small diameter cartridged water gel traced with detonating cord class 1.1D 3,000 lbs, standard industry packaging; boosters for use with non-electric detonators class1.1D, 8,000 ea; detonator assemblies, non electric, variable delays, quick-snap configuration (a) in-hole delay detonators 16 ft, 800 ea; 24 ft, 800 ea; 30 ft, 800 ea; 40 ft, 800 ea; 50 ft, 800 ea; 60 ft,400 ea; (b) surface delay detonators, 12 ft MS17, 300 ea; 12 ft MS25, 300 ea; 12 ft MS33 300 ea; 12 ft MS42 1200 ea; (c) delay Primer units, 16 ft, 500 ea; 20 ft, 500 ea; 30 ft, 500 ea; 40 ft, 300 ea; non-electric initiator (plasma shooter) 1 ea; non-electric truckline, 2500 ft spools 20 ea; detonating cord (25 grain) 20,000 InFt; powder magazine rental 3 ea 12 mo; detonator/cap magazine rental 1 ea 12 mo; Qunatities are estimated, actual total quantities ordered may vary. Prices are FOB Annette Island Alaska @ Hemlock Bay delivered in 20' sea containers for roll-on/roll-off service. Material needs to be available by April 10, 2000. Offers submitted for this RFQ can be faxed (with mailed hard copy) to (360)696-7855 by the close of business March 3, 2000. For technical information on this request, contact Dan Reid (360)696-7663. For other information or questions regarding this RFQ contact Patricia Mahurin, Small Acquisitions Contracting Officer (360)696-7594 Posted 02/23/00 (W-SN427775).

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