General Rubber Expansion Joints for Main Engine Cooling Water Piping

This is a combined synopis/solicitation for Brand Name "General Rubber" Expansion Joints for Maine Engine Cooling Water Piping (RFQ Attached).  This procurement is being procured in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested on SF18 (RFQ Attached).  The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is EE-133M-15-RQ-0280.  All responses must be in writing and may be faxed to 228-769-9529 or e-mailed to: Mariel.Hughes@noaa.gov.  This is a 100% total small business set-aside.  The NAICS code for this requirement is 326299, with a small business size standard of 500 employees.  The FSC is 4730.

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