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36 -- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY SOL W44W9M92800001 POC Contract Specialist, Sally Winn, (309) 782-8667 E-MAIL: vols@ioc.army.mil, winns@ioc. army.mil. The Headquarters IOC intends to request a sole-source quote under the authority of the test program of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 to B & P Process Equipment and Systems for the procurement of 1 each B & P Model 600 Gallon Mixing Bowl for 18 PUMM Vertical Mixer in house at McAlester Army Ammuntion Plant. Drawings and specifications of the Vertical Mixer are proprietary to B & P. Vendors believing they can supply the mixing bowl at a competitive cost, shall submit a written response within 7 days of the publication date of this notice that clearly shows its ability to meet the Government's needs -- responses shall include a firm fixed price. All responsible sources may respond and will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received clearly demonstrating the vendor's ability to meet the Government's need, within 7 days after publication of this notice, a purchase order shall be issued to B & P Process Equipment and Systems. Posted 11/17/99 (W-SN401505). (0321)

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