National Institute of Standards & Technology, Acquisition & Assistance Div.,100 Bureau Drive Stop 3572, Bldg. 301, Rm B117, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-3572

34 -- METAL FORMABILITY SYSTEM (CONVERTIBLE) SOL 53SBNB960073 DUE 051899 POC Tamara Grinspon, Contract Specialist, (301) 975-4390; Pauline Mallgrave, Contracting Officer, (301) 975-6330. 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 Technology (NIST) has a requirement for a CONVERTIBLE METAL FORMABILITY SYSTEM to be used to develop standard mechanical tests applicable to sheet metal forming. Features include 150 kN load capacity, servohydraulic actuation, an open top for optical metrology, and a large workspace for large, interchangeable tooling.*****The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3829 and the small business size is 500 Employees.*****The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed price purchase order under full and open competition.*****Delivery is required within 180 days after receipt of order (ARO).*****The FOB point is Destination, Gaithersburg, MD.*****Quotation Packages will be available to all responsible, interested, firms. Please fax requests for a Quotation Package to FAX # (301) 963-7732. Posted 04/09/99 (W-SN317999). (0099)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0155 19990413\34-0001.SOL)