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60 -- FIBER FUSION SPLICER SOL N00173-96-Q-0046 DUE 051196 POC Lillian Moore, Purchasing Agent, (202) 767-3320, FAX (202) 404-8158. Naval Research Laboratory has a requirement for a Fiber Fusion Splicer model #FSM-30S or equal with automatic core to core alignment system based on refractive index profile, built in program for automatic compensation of core cladding eccentricity, built in software program for splicing fibers w/mode field diameter mismatch, built in 4 inch LCD TV monitor, display of x and y axis simultaneously; atmosphere, humidity, and temperature compensation function included, dust detection function included, acceptable cleve angle selection between 1 degree and 5 degrees w/alarm display, automatic optimization of arc power by an integrated arc power test, 80 and 125 micro fiber cladding options, splice loss maximum: 0.03 dB for SM, 0.05 dB for DS, 0.02 dB for MM, splice loss control function for creating in line attenuation, mechanical proof test function included, built in splice protection tube heater, rugged carrying case and instruction manual provided, spare electrodes, fuses, mirror and tool set included. All request for copies of solicitation must be received by close of business on 4/29/96. Oral request will not be accepted. (0103)

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