NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER The New Brunswick Laboratory intends to negotiate a sole source purchase with Oxford Instruments, Inc., 601 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 for one Series 5 XLB alpha/beta automatic low backround analyzer. This counting system will be used to analyze smears, continuous air and stack monitor filters, and air sample filters, and to generate alanysis reports. The results of these analyses will be used to comply with the regulations contained in 10 CFR 835, "Occupational Radiation Protection," and Department of Energy Orders, Manuals and Policies related to radiation protection. This is a Simplified Acquisition with an estimated value of less than $40,000. Questions concerning this action may be directed to Kathryn Papenfuss by FAX at 630-252-2459 on or before close of business on September 24, 1998. WEB: Home page for New Brunswick Laboratory, http://www.nbl.doe.gov. E-MAIL: contact Contracting Officer via e-mail, kathryn.papenfuss@ch.doe.gov. Posted 09/09/98 (W-SN247643).

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