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66 -- EDWARDS HIGH VACUUM AUTO 306 SOL Q610491C DUE 042696 POC Linda Shariati (301) 975-5053 This is an amendment to the combined synopsis/solicitation published in the CBD on Friday, April 5, 1996 (page 24 - classification code 66) for an Edwards High Vacuum System 306. Questions were received regarding the April 5, 1996 publication. The questions and answers are: (1) Is the sputter gun - DC or RF? Answer: The sputtering is controlled by DC. (2) Will NIST accept a used system? Answer: NIST will only accept a new instrument. This amendment does not extend the date and time bids must be received. For information about this requirement contact Linda Shariati, Contract Specialist. Her telephone number is (301) 975-5053. (0102)

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