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68 -- DRY ICE SOL MK04977 DUE 101096 POC Contact Mary Kimble, Contract Officer, (919) 541-2724 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commericial 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 MK04977 for dry ice. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 90-39. This is a small business set-aside under SIC code 5169, 100 employees. 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 15 October 1996 to 14 October 1997. 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 destination. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition and there is no additional addenda. Far 52.212-4 applies and there is no addtional addenda. No additional contract requirements or terms and conditions apply. See Note 1. Quotations are due no later than COB October 10,1996 may be transmitted to facsimile machine, Model NEC/NEFAX Bit 1, (919) 541-5117. For information contact Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer. (0264)

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