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66 -- PRO-10099 ALPHA PROMETHEUS SYSTEM SOL 223-99-2006 DUE 032399 POC Patricia Wright, Contract Specialist (301) 827-7163/Deborah Smith-Castle, Contracting Officer (301) 827-7160 The Food and Drug Administration intends to award a Purchase Order on a sole source basis to Alpha MOS America, 19 Railsedge Road, Belle Mead, NJ 08502. Alpha MOS American will provide the following equipment: PRO-10099/Alpha Prometheus System (APS) including SWPRO-1A99/Acquisition Software for Alpha Prometheus, HS100/Alpha Prometheus Sampling- OdorScanner, Headspace Autosampler, 9320-HX50/Dual Injection Port and Software for Odorscanner, ACU-500/Air Conditioning Unit 500, CPT-5100/Statistical Data Station and Print Module, and SVR-002/System Start-Up Package. The APS system will be used to integrate arrays of hybrid inorganic sensors that have been developed to detect specific groups of organic molecules in the gas phase. Samples introduction through the detectors to data reduction, has been designed to provide highly reproducible conditions so that results between samples and within different laboratories may be compared. The software collects the data from the mass and sensor arrays for evaluation by several statistical software packages and expressed as fingerprints, unique to the odor under evaluation. Because of the integration of the modules and the environmental controls, the instrument has the capability to differentiate between acceptable and failed/decomposed samples of many seafood of significance to the regulatory program of the agency. The instrument offers an opportunity to replicate decisions of the agency's national sensory experts and transfer the information to laboratories without an expert on staff. The ASP can provide research data on scombrotoxic seafood products and a new approach for the detection and elimination of unsafe seafood offered for import. The APS systems is considered unique in that can supply the odor sensing instrument that combines an integrated system of exchangeable sensor array detectors with mass detectors, automated sampling and controls. Including tested software that collects and analyzes the data under highly reproducible conditions so that results between samples and within different laboratories may be compared. The APS has a one -year warranty on parts and labor. APS shall deliver and install equipment within eight (8) weeks after award. A minimum of three days on-site training will be provided. APS shall warrant normal operation of equipment and provide any needed maintenance for a period of one year following installation. An award will be made fifteen (15) days from date of this notice. This is not a request for quotes, however, sources may submit descriptive literature which fully demonstrate their product meets the brand name specification which shall be considered by the agency. This sole source procurement is being awarded as a simplified acquisition in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5. Posted 03/08/99 (W-SN306062). (0067)

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