U.S Customs Service, 6026 Lakeside BLVD ATTN: FPSG, Indianapolis, IN 46278

66 -- THIN SECTIONING MACHINE SOL CS-I-99-24516 DUE 070699 POC Sonja Robinson The U.S. Customs Service intends to purchase on a sole source basis 2 thin sectioning machines for microscopic analysis from Microtek Engineering. These machines shall have the capability of handling at a minimum of 7 samples for grinding and polishing at one time. They also shall have a 7-27x46mm vacuum chuck which is the standard petrogrqaphic size. They shall have a diamond blade, a digital readout indicator, a diamond grinding plate and a coolant pump. The vendor shall offer training either form of a video or on sight at no cost.Prospective sources should include in their written responses pricing and terms and conditions and technical data sufficient to determine capability. No award will be based on any offer or proposal received in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Proposals will be accepted via fax at 317-298-1344 attn: Sonja Robinson. Proposals shall be submitted by 5:00 pm central standard time 7/6/99, in order to be considered tiemly. See Note 22 See Note(s): 22. Posted 06/29/99 (I-SN348452). (0180)

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