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44 -- REFURBISHMENT OF HIGH TEMPERATURE FURNACE SOL DAAL01-96-R-9826 DUE 073096 POC Eileen Frazier, Contract Specialist, (301) 394-3374, Kathleen M. Tennant, Contracting Officer, (301) 394-3439. The contractor shall refurbish the existing high temperature furnace with a hybrid insulation package incorporating aluminum oxide brick and fiber insulation to give relatively rapid heat up and cool down. The furnace is 36'' x 36'' x 36'', shall have the capability of operating continuously at 1700 degrees C in air and shall be able to ramp up to that temperature at 300 degrees C per hour. It shall have Kanthal Super 1800 elements in the 9/18 mm size. The temperature uniformity shall be +/- 5 degrees C within the furnace chamber. The contractor shall deliver and install the equipment at Chestnut Run, Deleware and shall, using said equipment, demonstrate that the unit meets manufacturers stated specifications. The contractor shall also provide an industry standard warranty that will iclude parts, labor, and shipping for at least one year from the date of acceptance of the full system. The contractor shall provide formal training to U.S. Army Research Laboratory personnel. Delivery will be 30 days from contract award. It is the intent of the Government to award a contract on a sole source basis pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. Firms that recognize and can produce the required items described above are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer, and provide supporting evidence to the Contracting Officer within fifteen (15) calendar days after date of publication of this synopsis. The final determination by the Government not to open this requirement to competition, based on any information provided, is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone requests will be honored. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0197)

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