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

66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL SOL FPL-95-07 DUE 080795 POC Contact Point, FAX 608-231-9585 FOR SOL COPY, Contracting Officer, CHRISTINA A. SHADE, (608)231-9285 Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer System for studies of dynamic mechanical properties of materials such as polymeric adhesive resins, wood, and composite products containing wood components. The DMA System will be used Research and Development studies in high-humidity, high-temperature environments. DMA System must be capable of cyrogenic testing with controlled cooling and heating rates as well as the capability of introducing either inert gas or high humidity air into the heated testing area of the equipment without danger of damaging the machine or its electronics. 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 in 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. (0163)

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