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J -- UPGRADE OF AN EXISTING ZYGO MARK II TO PHASE SHIFTING CAPABILITY SOL 56SBNB6C9233 DUE 072996 POC Marsha Rodgers (301)975-6398 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement to upgrade an NIST owned Zygo Mark II Fizeau interferometer with a 4 - 6 inch aperture converter to include a phase shifting capability. The procurement will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures awarding a FFP purchase order to the best value. Proposers shall: 1) Describe proposed hardware (including computer) and software; 2) Provide performance data for the proposed upgrade; 3) Provide references (institution, contact name, telephone number) to other instrument upgrades; and 4) State if the upgrade shall be performed at NIST or at the vendors facility and the estimated delivery time--Delivery is F.O.B Destination, Gaithersburg, Maryland-- Required Delivery Time 180 days--Proposals shall be evaluated on technical factors (including performance data), References, and Cost.--To obtain a quotation package, submit request by facsimile (301)963-7732--Quotations are due no later than 3:00 p.m., local time, on August 15, 1996.--Estimated award date is August 30, 1996--All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency (0214)

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