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B -- HYDRATE PREDICTION STUDY SOL CBD&&&96030001 13090 DUE 042596 POC Purchasing Agent, WALLACE O. ADCOX, 703-787-1354 The Government intends to negotiate this requirement on the basis of other than full and open competition pursuant to the authority of 41 USC 252(c)(1) with Westport Technology Center International for a joint-industry project entitled: ''Novel Hydrate Prediction Methods for Drilling Fluids''. The Government will pay $50,000 of the anticipated cost of $225,000. Westport Technology Center International will be responsible for arranging the balance of funding from other project sponsors. The purpose of the project is to develop a gas hydrates prediction method for drilling fluids formulated from salts and glycerol. Any other persons desiring consideration are requested to fully identify their specific capability in meeting this requirement. No solicitation document currently exists; therefore, requests for such a document will not be considered at this time. Oral communications are not acceptable and will not be honored. Written responses must be received within 45 calendar days from the published date on this notice. (0064)

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