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B -- NEIC NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROMETER SOL PR-HQ-98-10067 DUE 111297 POC Sherry F. Lutz, Contracting Officer, 202/564-4513 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via e-mail., Lutz-Sherry@epamail.epa.gov. The Environmental Protection Agency has a requirement for a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer for use by the National Enforcement Investigations Center (NEIC) in Denver, Colorado. This procurement is to be done on a sole-source basis. The purpose of this procurement is to obtain a three channel high resolution 500 MHz Fourier transform nuclear magnetic resonance system with pulsed field gradient capabilities and four probes, including two probes with broadband autotune capabilities. The system must be fully automated, have the best available user-friendly software, while being compatible with NEIC's current work patterns, instrument placement, and scanning electron microscope. The vendor shall deliver and install a complete system, including all hardware, software, computer system(s), autosampler(s), schematic diagrams, and manuals. The vendor shall include 24 or more in-house training, and 40 or more hours of additional system operator training for two or more primary operators. Fully warranted parts, labor, and transportation expenses on the complete system for one year is also required. The Contracting Officer has determined that JEOL USA, Incorporated is the only firm capable of supplying the needed equipment and, therefore, a sole source contract award is anticipated. THIS SYNOPSIS IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. See Note 22. (0297)

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