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66 -- OPTICAL SENSORS AND ACCESSORIES SOL EASC 96-2365 DUE 071896. Contact Carrie Houck, 804/441-6560/Contracting Officer, William D. Privott, 804/441-6560. Ocean-Optical Sensors and Accessories. (SIC 3537) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the ONLY solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The request for quotation number is EASC 96-2365 and closes July 10, 1996 at 2:00. The Request for Quote document and incorporate provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-32. The equipment is as follows: one (1) each of items 1-7. Four-wavelength dual back scattering and beam attenuation sensor (includes software, manual and shipping container). Power supply and data interface for item 1. Underwater cable with molded connector. Pigtail for item 1 with molded underwater connector and 5 meters of cable (including RS485 connector on the other end). Cleaning kit. Fixture with movable spectralon target for calibrating the back scattering sensor. Flow-tube fixture for calibrating the transmissometer. All quotes are to be FOB Destination, with delivery to USDOC, NOAA, Coastal Services Center, 2224 South Hobson Ave., Charleston, SC 29405-2413. State best availability. Provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to offerors - commercial, applies to this acquisition. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and certifications - commercial items is to be included with the offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Contact Carrie Houck at (804) 441-6648 for any questions. (190)

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