U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety & Health Administration, Acquisition Management Branch, P.O. Box 18233, Pittsburgh. PA 15236

66 -- LOW TEMPERATURE ASHING SYSTEM SOL J2850317. DUE 072095. POC Contact William Och, 412/892-6544, Contract Specialist. The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Anatech, Ltd., Fitzwilliam, NH, for Low Temperature Ashing System. Equipment will be used to determine the presence of quartz in respirable coal mine dust samples. Compatability with existing equipment is essential to maintain sampling consistency. Statutory authority for this acquisition is FAR 6.302-1, ``only one responsible source will satisfy agency requirements''. This notice is not a request for proposals. However, any firm desiring consideration is required to fully identify their interest and demonstrate their capabilities, in writing, within 15 days after the date of publication of this synopsis to William Och at the above address. All responses must clearly identify offeror's ability to provide the required equipment. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bonafide capability to meet the requirements. It is requested that pricing data be included as part of the response, including terms and conditions. Failure to submit complete documentation will result in the Government proceeding as stated above. No solicitation documents are available. Simple requests for an RFP will not be considered an affirmative response to this synopsis. The Government reserves the right not to compete this requirement based on an evaluation of responses received as a result of this notice. No telephone requests accepted. See Note 22. (151)

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