Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Acquisition Division, Room 3290, 650 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20226

66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL 97384198 DUE 092897 POC Donna Wright, (202)927-7723 The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)intends to procure,(1) Gas Chromatograph with Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer with Autosampler and Data Station with Laser Printer. Specifications as follows: Mass Spectrometer: Capable of determine isotope ratios of carbon and nitrogen. Can be upgraded to determine other isotopes, including oxygen and hydrogen isotopes. Minimum mass range of 170 dalton @3kV. Minimum ion source linearity of 1.02ppt /nA ion current @ mass 44. Minimum precision of 10 ppm for carbon. Fully automated microprocessor controlled and linked to a PC. Gas Chromatograph: fully automated liquid sampling system. Capillary column inlet with electronic pressure control. Optional flame ionization detector. Combustion interface for sample introduction to MS. Fully automated microprocessor controlled and linked to a PC. Data Station: Full control of the GCIRMS system. Real time monitoring of data. Multitasking data processing. Full function laser printer. Minimum 17" inch color monitor. Must demonstrate that the instrument is fully functional as one system. Award will be made to the offer meeting all specifications listed above with the lowest price. Awardee must complete a SF-3381 ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form, for payment via electronic funds transfer. The procurement will follow simplified acquisitions procedures. All interested parties must submit a quote within 15 days the after date of this publication. Quotes must include price and product literature information which list specifications. Quotes are acceptable by mail and/or facsimile machine, (202)927-2986. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS OR INQUIRES WILL BE ACCEPTED. (0253)

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