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68 -- CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS DUE 060900 POC Ralph A. Franchi, Contracting Officer, 619-532-2517 WEB: ., http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, ralph_a_franchi@sd.fisc.navy.mil. 68 SODIUM MANGANATE, AVIATION APPLICATION The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, San Diego CA is issuing this "Market Research -- Sources Sought" synopsis. Industry comments will be accepted by email. The objective of this market research is to determine if existing commercial or non-developmental material is available and suitable to fulfill the requirements of the U.S. Naval Aviation Depot, North Island, San Diego. If the market research establishes that the Government's need may be met by a type of item customarily available in the commercial marketplace that would meet the definition of a commercial item at Subpart 2.1, the Contracting officer shall solicit and award any resultant contract or purchase orders using the policies and procedures in Part 12. The FAR on-line web site is located at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Sources are being sought that can provide Sodium Manganate. The Navy is researching market capabilities of companies who provide this product. The sodium manganate is used to remove the buildup of contaminating heat scale on vital engine parts in aircraft engines. The Government is currently utilizing a sodium manganate product manufactured by ELF Atochem, N.A., Turco Products Division. The product market name is Turco 4338L Part 1 and Part 2. Companies that manufacture a similar or same type product are encouraged to provide information regarding this material. This is not a request for a proposal nor does the Government intend to pay for any information provided by industry in response to this market research sources sought synopsis. When responding to this synopsis, please provide your company name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, sic code and your business size. Product literature, technical data sheets, catalog information or other similar information may be submitted to the Contract Specialist via U.S. mail, and or e-mail. Provide an on-line web site address if available. The cutoff date for responses is June 9, 2000. Contact Mr. Ralph A. Franchi, Contracting Officerwith any questions at email: ralph_a_franchi@sd.fisc.navy.mil phone number 619-532-2517. Posted 05/25/00 (W-SN458768). (0146)

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