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65 -- TOTAL FAT ANALYZER SOL FSIS-10-W-96 DUE 053096 POC Contact Point, Julie Adams, (202)720-9891 The Food Safety and Inspection Service requires a replacement technique for the Agency's currently approved soxhlet extractor for Total Fat analysis of samples. An analyzer that uses supercritical fluid technology in an automated mode to extract the fat directly from the sample without any need to dry the sample is required. The throughput requirement should be equal to or greater than soxhlet extraction method (currently 80-100 samples per eight hour day), and should be at least equal to the soxhlet in repeatability, reproducibility, and cost of operation. The system should reduce or eliminate hazardous waste exposure/disposal and safety hazards. The system shall eliminate, as much as possible, analyst intervention in the analysis of samples. The unit shall be capable of producing hardcopy and electronic format of all pertinent sample data. Laboratory space required for the system should not exceed 8 feet of laboratory bench space. The unit should not require the use of any type of ventilation or exhaust equipment. The unit shall be capable of analyzing at least a 1 gram sample. Solicitation documents will be available on or around April 30, 1996. Requests for copies may be made in writing and may be faxed to 202-690-1814. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Agency. (0101)

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