Anticipated Award Date: 02 Dec 2005 Electronic proedure will be used for this solicitation Sole Source Cage Code = 0FGH2 Company Name = Praxair Thermal Spray Products City = Indianapolis State = Indiana Zip = 46224-6539Praxair Thermal Spray Products is the only company that can provide 1343 VM, 1350VM, and 1275H powders that are authorized to be sprayed in the HVOF booths utilized by CMXG. These powders are sprayed using specialized equipment and processes on landing gear, hydraulic, power system, etc. slated for repairs and overhaul at CMXG. These powders are the only ones authorized by the process specification in place at CMXG and are only available from Praxair. No other providers can provide powder to the current specification.Metallic Powders Used in High Velocity Oxygenated Fuel (HVOF) booths.Praxair P/N = 1343VM Quantity = 1,100 LBS Praxair P/N = 1350VM Quantity = 250 LBS Praxair P/N = 1275H Quantity = 125 LBS

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