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66 -- ALPHA/BETA SAMPLE COUNTERS SOL 53SBNB965062 DUE 041299 POC Marsha Rodgers (301) 975-6398, FAX (301)963-7732. WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Tachnology (NIST) has a requirement for 2 each automatic low-level alpha/beta sample counters meeting the following specifications: 1)They shall be two identical systems which shall be alike in specification and performance; 2)fully year 2000 compliant; 3)Each system shall be "turnkey" stand alone systems; 4)System performance shall meet performance requirements for normal environmental conditions -- Power supply 115-125V @ 60 Hz,room temperature 16-27 degrees C, and relative humidity 30-70 percent; 5)Each instrument shall be self contained and semi-portable; 6)Complete instruction manuals shall be supplied; 7)One year warranty; 8)Installation and training shall be included. There is also an option to purchase a complete set of source calibration standards for use in system calibration,including an alpha source standard and modification or adapters permitting sample loading and counting of up to 100 samples/sample holders. Detailed specifications are given in the Request for Quotation. F.O.B. Destination, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Required Delivery Time is 90 days after award. This is a 100 percent set-aside for small business. The acquisition method shall be a Request for Quotation with the estimated award date being April 13, 1999. Interested parties may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Requests for copies of the Request for Quotation must be in writing. Fax number 301-963-7732. See Numbered Note 1. Posted 04/08/99 (W-SN317848). (0098)

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