Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Research Development and Engineering Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

91 -- BULK LIQUID NITROGEN REFILL SOL DAAH03-98-R-0049 POC (RDPC)Arlene Dussault, AMSAM-AC-RD-AY, (256)876-5255, Earnest Taylor, Jr. (256)876-7500. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. Solicitation Number: DAAH03-98-R-0049. Bulk type II, Grade B, 99.50% pure liquid nitrogen to refill a 1500 GL cryogenic storage tank. Refill on an as-needed basis with average of 25,000 GL annually. FOB Destination. Destination: Building 7804, Redstone Arsenal, AL. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources. Restricted source is BOC Gases, 191 Cochran Road, Madison, Alabama. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared IAW with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. Provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies. Award shall be a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract based on the lowest overall price that meets the minimum specifications and delivery requirements. Offerors shall submit a completed copy with their offers of provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. CBD Number Note 22 applies. Offers are due September 4, 1998 at 3:00 pm central time. Posted 08/26/98 (W-SN241969). (0238)

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