NSN 8120-01-360-1873, Cylinder, Compressed Gas, Argon – Oil Free I/A/W Part Number (P/N) HC6000. Unit of issue is 1 each (EA). QPL applies to the purchase of the valve. A Request for Proposal will be issued for a Definite Quantity Contract on an unrestricted basis with Other than Full and Open Competition, FOB Destination with Inspection/Acceptance at Destination. The required quantity is 400 EA with a 100% option provision. Required delivery is 30 days ARO to Richmond, VA 23297. The estimated solicitation issue date is 16 October 2008 and the estimated closing date is 17 November 2008. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil. Select Search RFP/IFB(s) from the blue tool bar. The database is broken down in 6 categories for you to choose to download then click on submit. RFP/IFB(s) are in portable document format (PDF). To download and view these documents, you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.abobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors. Direct access to Defense and Federal specifications, standards, and related standardization documents is available on the Internet via http://assist.dapsmil or http://www.dodssp.daps.mil.

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