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66 -- SENSOR, WATER SCAN SOL 0000000 DUE 060195 POC Margaret Jaramillo, PCO, (505)846-4547. Sensor, Water Scan, POC: Margaret Jaramillo, (505)846-4547, The Phillips Laboratory, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117- 5606, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine Firms capable of providing a Water Scan Sensor. The Water Scan Sensor is base on resonant absorption by water vapor molecules in the near infrared. Permits measurement of water vapor over an extended range of concentration: 1x10 to the 15 power to 7x 10 to the 17 power molecules cm-3. Note: range can be extended to less than 1 x 10 to the 13 Power molecules cm-3 with high dynamic range option, not included.) A Tunable, near infrared diode laser is used as the probe source. Optical fibers are used to transmit the diode laser light to the volume to be tested. The system is computer controlled, the user interacts with the monitor through several graphic user interface windows. The entire system is controlled by a 486 PC. System comes precalibrated and ready to use. Data reduction is automated and a water concentration measurements are displayed at a 1 HZ rate. Optically based, uses room temperature diode laser and low noise optical detectors. entire lineshape recorded to eliminate errors due to pressure and temperature broadening, measurements can be made over a large total pressure range (sub Torr to atmospheric pressure), PC based system, windows based graphic user interface for easy setup and operation automated diode laser operation and data reduction remote operation possible. Automated data reduction, provides real-time water measurements, Fiber optic delivery system, provides easy access to measurement volume, allows sensor use in harsh environments, extensive calibration performed prior to shipment, Field calibration Kit included, power requirements 110V. Please Submit literature or Brochures in adequate detail to determine capability to meet or exceed all requirements to the above address. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposal. Responses to this synopsis will be reviewed within 15 calendar days of this publication. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the bid advertising phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential bidders when a bidder prefers not to use established channels to address concerns during the bid advertising phase of the acquisition. Potential bidders should use established channels to request information, pose questions and voice concerns before contacting the Ombudsman. For serious concerns only, potential bidders are invited to contact the PL Ombudsman, Bruce Grunsten, Phillips Laboratory, 3550 Aberdeen Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5776. Firms responding to this announcement should indicate whether they are or are not a Small Business, a Manufacturer, and 8(a)firm, a Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Firm or a Women-owned Business. The Government Reserves the right to Set-aside this requirement for 8(a) Program, Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business or Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Institutions based on responses to this synopsis. Contractors must indicate their size qualifications under SIC 3823, Size Standard: 500 employees. PKOS (0109)

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