Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Code 230000D, 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 93555-6100

66 -- INFRARED PHTOELASTIC MODULATED SPECTROSCOPIC ELLIPSOMETER SYSTEM SOL N68936-97-Q-1241 DUE 032097 POC Esther A. Cook, Purchasing Agent, tel. 619-939-9658, Fax 619-927 3488. The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure, on and other than full and open competition basis, the following. Infrared Photoelastic modulated Spectroscopic ellipsometer. (3 -- 15um wavelength region), in accordance with the attached specifications, one (1) system ea. Due to compatability with existing equipment, this requirement is sole sourced, and it is a Small Business Set Aside, SIC Code 3827 & Size Standard 500 to Leonard Research Corporation in Beavercreek, OH. The delivery is required on or before March 30, 1997. FOB point is at Destination, China Lake, CA. Any firms believing that they can provide the required services shall sumit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 5 Days after the date of publication of this notice, clearly showing it's ability to provide the required equipment. Your request shall include your firm's TAX Identification Number (TIN) including your Corporation Status, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code if one has been assigned. All responsible sources which comply with the criteria above, may submit literature which will be considered by the agency. Respondents shall submit their quotations to Esther A. Cook, at the above address or FAX to the above number. This acquisition is being awarded under FAR PART 12 procedures. Award is expected to be made on or before March 31 1997. See Numbered Note(s): 1, 22. (0064)

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