Los Alamos National Laboratory, Mail Stop C331, P.O. Box 1663, Los Alamos, NM 87545

A -- BASIC RESEARCH WORK SOL CITPO-98-109 POC Send the required information to Laura Barber, Civilian & Industrial Technology Programs, Mail Stop C334, P.O. Box 1663, Los Alamos, NM 87545. The University of California, which operates the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) under contract to the Department of Energy, solicits interest from companies wishing to license, develop and market a unique set of technologies: the Beta Particle Monitor for Surfaces and the Radiation Monitor for Liquids. The Beta Particle Monitor for Surfaces is used to measure the beta contamination on metal, concrete, and other surfaces. Ions generated by beta particles over a contaminated area are transported to an ion detector by an electric field. Monitors based on this technique are particularly useful for detecting low-energy beta radiation, such as that coming from Tritium or Technetium-99. The Radiation Monitor for Liquids can be used to measure the amount of alpha-emitting contamination present in a liquid or waste stream. Monitors based on this technique are useful for measuring the alpha radiation emitted from the surface of a liquid. Ions generated by alpha particles emitted from the surface of a liquid are transported to an ion detector by an electric field. Interested organizations must possess existing capabilities in manufacturing, marketing and support services in the domestic marketplace. Any organization with interests in the above mentioned areas must respond with a written statement of intent which addresses, in detail, the following: (1) Must provide a description of the organization's business, business goals, and a description of the Board of Directors, Officers, and technical staff; (2) must demonstrate a strong and successful background in radiation instrumentation, manufacturing, and sales; (3) must describe technical expertise related to radiation detection instrumentation; (4) must describe and demonstrate manufacturing capabilities relevant to radiation instrumentation; (5) must describe and demonstrate marketing capabilities relevant to radiation instrumentation; (6) must show financial resources (e.g., annual report) and motivation for participating in this program. The statement must address this information in detail or the organization will not be considered as a potential licensee. The statement must be postmarked within ten calendar days of the date of this notice. (0090)

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