Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Code 230000D, 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 93555-6100

66 -- VARIAN V550 ICE TURBOMOLECULAR PUMP SOL N68936-97-Q-1915 DUE 063097 POC Faith La Gore, Purchasing Agent, 760-939-4121 or Shelli Burt, Contracting Officer. The NAval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competition the Varian V550 ICE turbomolecular Pump. This is sole sourced because the compression rate of the Varian V550 provides superior pumping for the low-molecular weight gases. Firms believing that they can supply these items shall submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 5 days after the publication of this notice, clearly showing its ability to provide the required supplies,which will be considered by the Agency . SIC Code 3821 Size 500. All requests shall be in writing and may be faxed to 760-927-3488, or sent be mail to NAWCWPNS, Code 230000D, Attn: Faith La Gore, China Lake, CA 93555-6100. Award will be made under FAR Part 12 procedures. Award is expected to be made on or about 30 Jun 97. (0141)

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