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66 -- SAMPLE SYSTEM-ANALYZE FOR LOW LEVEL CHLORINATED PESTICIDES/DIOXINS/PCB SOL NFFN660801247 DUE 072798 POC Sharon K. Scrutchfield, (816) 426-7267 ext. 231 The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA intends to contract with Fluid Management Systems, Inc. for the PowerPrep/4 Sample System. The sample system must be fully programmable via PC-software to be provided to the control system. The system must have a closed system capable of low pressure chromatography-up to 30 psi with automatic shut-off for pressures greater than 30 psi. Pump flow rates variable between 5 and 15 milliliters per minute. All pumps, valves, and transfer lines must be compatible with organic solvents (like hexane and dichloromethane) and be made of Teflon or Teflon lined. All plumbing connections must have organic solvent resistant fittings with 1/4-28 threads. The sample system must be capable of processing three samples automatically and simultaneously, but each module must have an independent safety shut-off switch. The contractor must be able to supply Teflon columns (1/4-28 threads) packed with silica (acid, basic, and neutral), basic alumina, and AX21 carbon according to CDC methodrequirements. The system must be capable of collecting elutes in the forward direction after alumina column, elutes in the forward direction from carbon, and elutes in the reverse direction from the carbon column. The system must be capable of collecting multiple fractions from alumina and/or carbon columns in the forward direction. The system must be modular and expandable from 3, 5 and 10 samples. The proposed contract action is for the PowerPrep/4 sample system for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Fluid Management Systems, Inc., under the authority of 41USC 253(c)(1). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this announcement within 15 days of its publication and shall submit in writing, it's name, address, point of contact, telephone number, business size and a brief statement regarding it's capability to provide the specified system and the names, telephone numbers, and points of contact for businesses or other Government agencies to which it had previously provided similar services. No response will be provided to those inquiries which fail to provide the information requested. This information shall be submitted to the address stated herein or may be faxed to 816-426-7530. This is not a request for proposals and there is no Request for Quotation available at this time. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government. The sample system will be purchased under the guideline of FAR, Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. Posted 07/10/98. (0191)

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