Ames Laboratory, 211 TASF, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011-3020

B -- MARKET STUDY TO DETERMINE NEEDS AND PRESENT USAGE OF CHEMICAL SENSOR SYSTEMS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL APPLICATIONS Sol Ames SC-96-284. Contact Point, Tracy Scebold, (515) 294-1780. Ames Laboratory, operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Iowa State University, has available a Request for Proposal (RFP) to perform a market survey designed to determine needs and present usage of chemical sensor systems for environmental analytical applications. This notice is one method being used to solicit interest in participation of the herein described market survey. Ames Laboratory under contract with characterization, monitoring and Sensor Technology Crosscutting Program (CMST-CP) of the DOE, has undertaken a project task to assess and potentially expand the capabilities of commercially available instrumentation for field deployable environmental analysis relevant to meeting DOE needs. As part of this project, the present and potential market demand for commercial chemical sensor systems for environmental analysis will be determined. Firms are sought to conduct a marketing survey to determine what is currently being used for environmental analysis in the field and for what applications. The survey will also identify who the existing customers are for this type of instrumentation, as well as how the market and customers base might expand given both existing and developing instrumentation technologies. Strong documented technical and economic skills will be required related to analysis of technical needs and economic markets. It is anticipated that a three (3) month contract will be awarded at a cost no greater than $50,000. Brief written statements of interest and citations of relevant related background should be received within 21 days of the date of this synopsis and should be identified with the marking solicitation SC-96-284. Elaborate and voluminous submissions are not appropriate. Submissions of information by telephone will not be accepted. This is not a Request for Proposal, and no additional information will be provided at this time. A formal RFP will be available for mailing approximately 30 days from the date of this synopsis. (240)

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