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66 -- SVCNU-2Q POLYPROPYLENE VIAL, 7.5-7.7N ULTREX NITRIC ACID, 2ML DUE 042800 POC Patricia Goree, (703) 648-7396 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to make an award with Eagel-Picher Industries for SVCNU-2Q Polypropylene Vial, 7.5-7.7N Ultrex Nitric Acid, 2ML. Eagle-Picher is the only company that has the polypropylene vials to preserve environmental water samples that meet USGS requirements. This is for informational purposes only. Posted 04/14/00 (W-SN445350). (0105)

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