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66 -- WAVELENGTH DISPERSIVE X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTROMETER SOL 52SBNB8C1049 DUE 022098 POC Contract Specialist, David Orris, (301) 975-4154; Contract Officer, 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) requires a wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer system. The system shall be composed of a spectrometer, robotic sample changer, and computer. The system shall be capable of performing unattended, automated multielement analysis with high resolution, sensitivity, precision and accuracy. The instrument must be of an established design commonly used for qualitative, quantitative, and semiquantitative measurements of X-ray fluorescence phenomena. The instrument must be fully automated in all of its operating parts including: X-ray power settings, sample loading, movements of collimators, crystals, detectors, masks and filters environment control for temperature and atmosphere, and safety interlock devices. Offerors will be required to submit a demonstration of performance capabilities based on a sample provided by NIST with their offer. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price procurement. Delivery is required 90 days after contract award at NIST with F.O.B. destination . All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. The anticipated contract award date is March 30, 1998. Please request copies of the solicitation and the spectrometer demonstration sample in writing. (0016)

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