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66 -- HIGH TEMPERATURE MC DSC MULTICELL DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING CALORIMETER SOL 91H2-FG-736 DUE 091198 POC Fred Gifford 510-559-6017 fax 510-559-6023 WEB: NA, NA. E-MAIL: NA, giffordf@ars.usda.gov. The USDA ARS PWA Office in Fresno, Ca. has a requirement for a High Temperature MC DSC Multicell Differential Scanning Calorimeter which consists of the following High Temperature MC-DSC, high capacity accessory cooling bath, gas regulator, External computer system, HP 694C printer, Data modeling software. The MC DSC is able to make simultaneous measurement of three samples with a 4th ampule as reference, have a temperature rang -40C to 200 C sensitive low heat output measurement of metabolism and metabolic response to stress of fruitlets & tissue segments. The MC DSC processes isothermal capability & use of modified atmosphere to determine stress responses of tissues. The Government intends to negotiate with the only known responsible source Calorimetry Sciences Corporation Provo, UT. A solicitation is not available for this procurement action & Interested firms are encouraged to submit proposals containing descriptive literature of their products to the mailing address shown in this notice. Small Business Set-Aside.. See numbered Note 22**** Posted 07/27/98 (W-SN228644). (0208)

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