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B -- MEASUREMENT OF RARE EARTH SPECTRA SOL 53SBNB967084 DUE 061899 POC David Nichols, Contract Specialist (301) 975-6333, FAX (301) 963-7732 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate with Harvard University, Office for Sponsored Research, on a sole-source basis for the measurement of branching ratios and fractions in neutral and singly-ionized holmium. Deliverables will include: (1) begin observations of (Ho) hollow cathode lamps using the NIST 2m Fourier Transform Spectrometer. (2) Modify existing software as necessary to analyze the spectra. (3) Continue the Ho I and Ho II term analysis. This acquisition is to be accomplished under the authority of FAR 13.106(a)(5) which permits sole source acquisition when only one source is reasonably available. The Harvard group has demonstrated unique qualifying experience with FTS high- resolution spectroscopy and also much experience in completing radiometric calibrations and work on complex atomic spectra. Award to another source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition, and would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements. Anticipated period of performance is from the July 1, 1999 through June 30, 1999.The Standard Industrial Classification code (SIC) is 8732. This notice is not a request for proposals. Based upon Market Research, The Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described services. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirements with a commercial item within 5 days of this notice. Capability statements must include documentation of expertise in all areas pertinent to the proposed project. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the contracting officer. A solicitation document is not available. Posted 06/10/99 (W-SN341282). (0161)

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