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66 -- PURCHASE OF A TUNABLE DIODE LASER SYSTEM SOL 53SBNB7C1119 DUE 051297 POC David Merrell (301) 975-6308/ Pauline Mallgrave (301) 975-6330 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST) has a requirement for one near-infrared Tunable Diode Laser Absorption System designed to measure carbon monoxide concentration and temperature in a mixture of hot combustion products. The system shall include fiber optics for laser delivery and signal collection, hardware for two separate signal detection schemes, and a data acquisition and control system. Two optional features are: 1) Control Program and 2) Alignment Bracket for the Fiber Optics. The associated Standard Industrial Code(SIC) for this procurement is 3674, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price contract, FOB Destination: NIST Gaithersburg, MD. Delivery is 60 calendar days desired and 90 calendar days required from award. This is a full and open competitive Request for Quotation(RFQ), and all responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. An RFQ package, including detailed specification is available upon written or faxed request to fax number 301-963-7732. Offerers should provide a return fax number in their request. Quotes will be due approximately May 12, 1997, 3PM local time at NIST, Building 301 Room B117, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001. See Note 26. (0104)

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