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58 -- RADIATION SURVEY METERS, VARIOUS FAA LOCATIONS SOL DTFA14-96-R-33814 DUE 032796 POC Contact AGL-72C at (708) 294-7232 for bid packages. It is the intend of the FAA to enter into an other than full and open competition with Victoreen, Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to provide Radiation Survey Meters with cases, Victoreen Model No. 440RF/D. Equipment must have capability to: a)obtain accurate readings in high RF fields; b)designed with RF shielding; c)must operate under 440 RF/D exposure rate in five overlapping ranges: 0-1, 0-3, 0-10, 0-30, and 0-100 mR/h; d)accuracy within 10% of reading between 10% and 100% of full scale indication on any range, exclusive of energy response. Calibration at 21 keV X-ray (27.5 KVCP, 0.9 mmA/HVL.); e)approximately 30 seconds initial stabilization; f)internal ionization chamber 3.56 cm diameter by 5.87 cm long, cross sectional area 10 cm(2) volume, with 1.5 mg/cm(2) aluminized mylar window and an external magnesium window 13 mg/cm(2) thick. Center of chamber volume is 5 cm from the plane determined by the tips of three plastic bumpers; g)auto-zeroing. Contractors who can meet the criteria described above should submit brochures/documentation to the FAA, Attn: Melody McGovern, AGL-72B within 15 days from the date of this notice. No solicitation packages are available. Information received will be used for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. (0037)

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