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

68 -- TERATHANE POLYETHYENELYGLYCOL BLOCK COPOLYMER SOL N68936-98-Q-2198 DUE 082498 POC Phyllis Kennedy, Purchase Agent, (760) 939-4277 The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on an Other Than Full and Open Competition basis from Alliant Techsystems, State Rt. 956, P.O. Box 210, Rocket Center, WV 26726-0210, 1,000 pounds of Terathane Polyethyenelglycol block copolymer. The sole source is based on unique qualifications. This chemical must meet the following specifications: Linear polymer with molecular weight of 3,000, Mole % PEG 50 +/- 5%, Mole % Poly THF 50 +/- 5%, Avg molecular weight 2500 -- 3500, Hydroxyl eq. weight 1250 -- 1750, Viscosity <20 poise, Stabilizer (BHT) 1,000, Moisture <1,000 ppm, Peroxide <6 ppm, ASH (ppm) <250 ppm, Ca (ppm) <60 ppm, Fe (ppm) <20 ppm, DSC Peak melting 0 -- 15 Degrees Celsius. Responsible firm's believing they can provide the above chemical, should submit a written response to the Contracting Officer within 5 days after the date of publication of this notice, clearly showing their ability to do so without compromising the quality, accuracy and reliability of the chemical or without causing programmatic hardship to the program. Responses shall be made in writing to Commander, Code 230000D, Naval Air Warfare Center, China Lake, CA 93555-6100, Attn: Phyllis Kennedy or may be faxed to 760-939-4290. Award is expected to be made 20 Aug 98. Posted 07/29/98 (I-SN230001). (0210)

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