Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts Management Division, Cincinnati OH 45268

66 -- INFRARED SPECTROPHOTOMETER SOL C600726T1. POC Mike Hennessey, (513) 366-2032. The US EPA is seeking to expand and update its analytical chemistry capability for trace elements of organic compounds generated for drinking water research projects. To accomplish this task, EPA intends to purchase a Gas Chromatograph Fourtier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrophotometer capable of detecting and identifying compounds derived from drinking water disinfection research projects. The instrument shall be capable of nanogram detection limits, compatible with a capillary GC/FTIR and includes transfer lines heaters, gold lined light pipe, Michelson interferometer, infrared source, narrow-banded MCT sensor, array processor, power supply and system electronics. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. Requests for a copy of the solicitation can be faxed to 513-366-2004 or 513-366-2107. TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. (187)

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