USDA FOREST SERVICE, FOREST PRODUCTS LABORATORY, ONE GIFFORD PINCHOT DRIVE, MADISON, WI 53705-2398

66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL SOL FPL-95-06 DUE 080795 POC Contact Point, FAX 608-231-9585 FOR SOL COPY, Contracting Officer, CHRISTINA A. SHADE, (608)231-9285 Heat Flow Meter Thermal Conductivity Instrument, commonly known as a K-Tester, to be used in research and development. The Thermal Conductivity Instrument will be used for measuring the thermal conductivity of wood products, thermal insulations, and other building materials, according to ASTM C518 Standards. Government will furnish computer hardware as specified in the solicitation. Items to be delivered FOB Destination to the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI. While price will be a significant factor the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price and other evaluation factors as described in the RFP. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. The solicitation will be issued full and open competition. FAX requests for solicitation to 608/231-9585. This acquisition contains sanctions against European Community end products (FAR 52.225-18). See Note 12. (0158)

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