National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Procurement Office, Code DA10, John C Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000

66 -- THERMO JARRELL ASH INDUCTIVELY COUPLED ARGON PLASMA, MODEL IRIS-AP Contact Gregory Fletcher, Contract Specialist 601-688-2223/Harold G. Taulbee, Contracting Officer, 601/688-1640. One (1) each, inductively controlled argon plasma with a mass flow controller (TJA IRIS-AP ICP0; one (1) each, cetac ultrasonic nebulizer, Model U-5000 AT Plus; one (1) each, trade-in of inductively controlled argon plasma, fison Model ARL-3520B. Salient characteristics include: spectrometer; sample introduction system; microprocessor controller system; menu driven software; system must be a sequential spectrometer capable of reporting elements with wavelengths in the 165-900 nanometer range; a themostatically controlled optical bench; 2000 watt power, free running, computer controlled system, crystal controlled, RF generator; completely unattended start-up and shut-down; capable of interfacing and operating properly with government-owned auto samplers and prep stations; include a semi-quantitative mode of analysis (produce results for a minimum of 70 ICAP elements while standardizing on four (4) elements or less; no user spectral interpretation; automatic dynamic background correction; must use two (2) photomultipliers as the detection system; shall have an electromagnetic rapid scanning drive; an axial viewing system; bench top system; quick change torch mount system with a concentric nebulizer; adaptability to a HF resistant torch and a high solids nebulizer; shall be capable of matrix compensation without frequency drift. The agency intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with Thermo Jarrell Ash Corporation. Authority: 10 USC 2304(c)(1), supplies or services required are available from only one source or a limited number of sources and no other types of supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. All responsible sources may submit a proposal to include: descriptive literature of equipment offered, prices, availability, warranty, FOB destination, business size, and invoice terms with 15 days of the publication of this notice. The proposal shall be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bonafide capability to meet these requirements. No telephone or faxed requests accepted. No solicitation document exists. See Numbered Note 22. (244)

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