NA This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are b eing requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The requirement is for establishing a base plus three option years for the purchase of cylinders filled with the following gases: zero grade air, less than 0.2ppm, psig 2640, CGA230 CF cylinde r less than 3.0 PPM water 70 deg F.; argon methane P-10, 10% methane, 90% argon 99.999% pure, 250-300 CF cylinder; hydrogen, UHP 99.999% pure less than 0.5 PPM total hydrocarbons, less than 3.0 PPM water, less than 2.0 PPM oxygen approx., psig 2000 70 Deg F, CGA 350, 215 CF cylinder; helium, UHP 99.999% pure, less than 0.5 PPM total hydrocarbons, less than 2.0 PPM oxygen approx. psig 2490 70 deg F, 219-240 cu ft cylinder; nitrogen, UHP 99.999% pure, less than 2.0 PPM water, less than 2.0 PPM oxygen approx. PSIG 2540 70 Deg F. CGA 580, 230-300 size cylinder less than 0.5 PPM total hydrocarbons; argon methane P-5 (5% UHP methane) 95% argon, less than 2.0 PPM water, less than 2.0 PPM oxygen, methane 99.999% pure, specifically prepared for electron capture gas c hromatograph detectors. Approx psig 70 Deg F. CGA 350, 200-300 cu ft cylinder; 5% nitrogen/argon mix grade 5 purity large cylinder; nitrogen, technical, 99.5% pure, low moisture content, water pumped, oil free, grade B, 220 CF; demurrage. For complete su bmittal information, please contact the contract Specialist listed below. Reference solicitation DABJ05-03-T-0111. Delivery will be “on call” basis as required by the appointed Contracting Officer’s Representative. DELIVERY TERMS: Delivery is FOBV Dest ination. FAR Part 13.5 purchase orders using simplified acquisition procedures applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial, applies to this acquisition. A completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offer or Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, must be provided with offers. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—commercial items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to I mplement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The full text of the FAR references may be accessed electronically at this address: http//farsite.hill.af.mil. Responses to this RFQ must be signed, dated, and received via electronic mail or FAX by February 12, 2003, no later than 4: PM EDST at the Army Contracting Agency, SFCA-NR-APC-T (Jo Ann Hayes), 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-3013. Vendors who are not registered in the Central Contrac tor Registration (CCR) database prior to award will not be considered. Vendors may register with CCR by calling 1-800-334-3414 or by registering online at www.CCR2000.com. For questions concerning this solicitation contact Jo Ann Hayes, Contract Speciali st at (410) 278-0771, FAX (410) 278-0759/0900, or e-mail [email protected]. See Notes 1, 13, 23.

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