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66 -- COMPACT TITANIUM SAPPHIRE/PARAMETRIC AMPLIFIER LASER SYSTEM SOL N00167-96-R-4039 DUE 100896 POC Kim Tatum, Code 3324, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, RENEE CAIRO-IOCCO or PAMELA COLLINS. A sole source procurement is contemplated to Coherent, Inc. for a compact, interactive laster system laser system uniquely suited for materials characterization studies. The laser system provide wavelength tunability from 470 - 2500 nm, in femtosecond pulses, with variable repetition rates up to 300 kHz and pulse energies up to 2,000 nJ. The contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price. See Note 22. The requirement is listed under SIC Code No. 3699 (9906). (0236)

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