USDA, Forest Service, P.O. Box 2750, Asheville, NC 28802

66 -- DECAY DETECTOR SOL RFQ SE-96-97 DUE 090996. Contact Nancy H. Meadows, 704/257-4297, FAX 704/257-4876; Contracting Officer, Constance Jackson, 704/257-4295. The Southern Research Station intends to solicit the purchase of an Arborsonic Decay Detector from Fukijura Europe Limited of Westbury, Wiltshire, England. This instrument will non-invasively detect wood decay voids in live, standing trees by ultrasonic wave frequency measurement between transducers no larger than 2 inches in diameter. All responsible parties may submit an offer which will considered. Submit requests for solicitation, in writing or by fax, to Nancy H. Meadows at the address shown in block 7. See Note 22. (221)

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