Panama Canal Commission, Contracting Division, Unit 2300, APO, AA 34011-2300

53 -- DIAMOND WIRE SOL CSR-210 DUE 011099 POC Jose M. Carrizo V., Contract Specialist, (507) 272-4683, Ernesto Cordovez D., Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4687 This is a requirement type contract for diamond wire, that shall comply with the following characteristics: carrier wire shall not be less than 5mm (0.20 in.) in diameter. Abrasive shall be diamond or manufactured diamond as manufactured by General Electric or equal. Wire life shall not be less than 2.2 square meter of heavely reinforced concrete cut per linerar meter of wire. Length of the wire shall be a manufactures standard length of 25 meters. Delivery terms: within 30 days F.O.B. Destination Japonica St., New Orleans or within 45 days C.I.F. Destination Balboa, Panama after the call order. Solicitation includes base period with an option to extend the contract for an additional two years period. When requesting solicitation state name, address and solicitation number. Requests will be acceptedd by Facsimile at 001-507-272-7661, e-mail: fmcc-c1b@pancanal.com. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Commission. Posted 12/17/98 (D-SN281194). (0351)

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