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99 -- PYCNOMETER SAMPLE MODULES SOL W26238-6038-0115 DUE 061896 POC Karen Chapman, Purchasing Agent, (301) 394-1945, Beth Smith, Contracting Officer, (301) 394-3371. (1) Sample Module, 1cm3, Part No. 133-34803-00, 1 ea; (2) Sample Module, 100cm3, Part No. 133-34804-00, 1 ea; (3) Calibration Standard Kit for 10cm3 Sample Module, Part No. 133-34900-00, 1 ea; (4) Calibration Standard Kit for 1cm3 Sample Module, Part No. 133-34901-00, 1 ea; (5) Calibration Standard Kit for 100cm3 Sample Module, Part No. 133-34902-00, 1 ea; (6) Greasing Disk, Part No. 133-25825-00, 1 ea; (7) Recommended Operatoring Supplies Kit, Part No. 510-33603-00, 1 ea; (8) Ultrasonic Probe, 115 V, Part No. 500-58902-00, 1 ea; (9) Mastertech 51, Part No. 051-00000-00, 1 ea; (10) Sedisperse Sampler Kit, 1 ea. FOB Destination. It is intended to award this contract to Micromeretic Instruments, Norcross, GA on a sole source basis. This company is the only company that makes attachments which are compatible and integratable into the existing Micromeretics Pycnometer and Sedigraph 5100. Only Micromeretic Service Representatives have the training required to dismantle, transport and reinstall the Micromeretics Pycnometer, Sedigraph, and BET. These accessories must integrate into the existing system and software with no reduction in measurement precision. Any additions must not violate the current warranty for the Pycnometer and Sedigraph systems. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation by facsimile to K. Chapman, (301) 394-4680, which shall be considered by the agency. No telephone requests will be honored. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0158)

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