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68 -- DRY ICE!! SOL MKQXV00053 DUE 010300 POC Contact Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer, FAX (919)541-5117 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is RFQ MKQXV90031 for dry ice. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 97-08. NIEHS requires 85,000 lbs. Block dry ice; 220,000 lbs dry ice pellets; 40,000 lbs. Dry ice powder. Award will be made in the aggregate to the responsive and responsible quoter fully meeting the specifications and offering the lowest price. The period of performance shall be 5 Jan 1999 to 04 Jan 2000. This is to be a Term Purchase Order and orders will be placed telephonically for quantities, as required, throughout the year. FOB point will be NIEHS, Research Triangle Park, NC. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and there is no additional addenda. Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies and there is no additional addenda. No additional contract requirements or terms and conditions apply. Quotations are due no later than COB 21 Dec 1998 and may be transmitted to facsimile machine, Model NEC/NEFAX Bit 1, (919) 541-5117. For information contact Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer. ***** Posted 12/17/99 (W-SN409507). (0351)

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