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J -- MAINTENANCE FOR SCIENTIFIC D3 X-RAY DIFFRACTOMETER SYSTEM SOL W71B7J-9145-6025 DUE 062999 POC Specialist/Buyer: Deborah Robertson, Purchasing Agent, (301)394-1203; Contracting Officer: Beth Smith,(301)394-3371 This requirement is for Preventive Maintenance and Emergency Repair service on Bede Scientific D3 X-Ray Diffractometer System for one year. This is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis to Bede Scientific, Englewood, CO. Due to the complex and proprietary nature of this equipment it is necessary to have the equipment manufacturer provide the service. Also, this equipment is relatively new and it is anticipated to receive software revisions of proprietary software while under the course of the contract. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement by facsimile to Deborah Robertson, (301)394-1162, which shall be considered by the agency. No telephone requests will be honored. See Numbered Note: 22 Posted 06/10/99 (W-SN341718). (0161)

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