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66 -- HEAD/DISK TESTING SYSTEM-(SPIN STAND) SOL 52RANR700013 DUE 112196 POC Donald R. Watson, III (303) 497-3487 In the absence of other qualified sources, it is the intent of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Electromagnetic Technology Division to acquire a Head/Disk Testing System (Spin-Stand, Read/Write Analyzer) to perform research to advance magnetic recording technology from Guzik Technical Enterprises, 1620 Fortran Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, under ''other than full and open competition procedures'', pursuant to 41 USC 253 (c)(1) - only one responsible source. This instrument shall be capable of testing and evaluation of magnetic recording media and the associated recording heads. This consists of a electromechanical device to rotate the disk and position the head appropriately and software which controls the electromechanical device and performs industry standard analysis routines on the data obtained. The electromechanical device shall have repeatability of recording head positioning relative to the disk to within 0.025 micrometers of a previously written track. It shall have variable head skew angle which can be adjusted while remaining on track. It shall have interchangeable head and disk fixturing and programmable disk speeds of 200 RPM to 10,000 RPM. The software is critical and shall provide head and head stack certification, media certification, PRML channel support, chip adapter interface with error rated analyzer, and pulse shape analyzer. The software shall allow programming of all control parameters of the electromechanical device. No other qualified source is known that can meet the Government's minimum requirements. Interested concerns must submit a written qualification statement that clearly establishes the firm's capability to meet the above requirements. This qualification statement shall be submitted to the individual and office cited above within 45 days from the publication date of this synopsis. This is not a formal solicitation. See numbered Note 22. (0282)

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