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66 -- MASS SPECTROMETER CNS ANALYZER SOL RFP 18-82HW-96 DUE 070896 POC Stew Penrod, Procurement Technician, 970-229-5571 FAX 970/229-5531. A system consisting of a stable isotops ratio mass spectrometer, automated-sampler gas prep system, and automated-sampler N/C/S elemental analyzer is required at the USDA, ARS facility in Fort Collins, CO. Evaluation criteria are: Mass Spec - stable ion source & electronic tuning, magnet, double-direction ion focus, dual turbo-pump vacuum system, stable amp & volt, data acquisition & control hard and software; C/N/S Analyzer - dumas type elemental analyzer with temp control of furnace, 130 position auto sampler & software sequencing, thermal conductivity detector, flow control, software control of variable oxygen volumn; Sampler Gas - 200 position XYZ automated sampler, furnaces, solenoid valves, pressure & flow control valves. Because of budget constraints, partial system purchase may be required at this time. (0145)

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