NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER The New Brunswick Laboratory (NBL) intends to negotiate a sole source purchase with Micromeritics, 1 Micromeritics Drive, Norcross, GA for one gas pycrometer for density determininations, (part number 133-00000-00) with one multi volume option, (part number 133-33003-00). This is a simplified Acquisition with an estimated value of less than $10,000. Questions concerning this action may be directed to Kathryn Papenfuss by FAX at 630-252-4023 on or before close of business on September 29, 1998. NBL Reference Number 14020/68. 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 09/16/98 (W-SN250403).

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