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

66 -- X-RAY OPTICAL ASSEMBY SOL 53SBNB960114 POC Carolyn Wilder (301) 975-8332/ Joan Smith (301) 975-6458 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) has a requirement for a Phillips Analytical X-Ray Optical Assembly which shall meet the following requirements: (1) #PW3110/40, Bartels 4 Crystal Monochromater Ge (220), Prefix Bartels 4-bounce monochromator with 12mm high crystals designed to work with the line source. Can be used in combination with a Gutman mirror (one each), (2) #PW3143/20, Crossed Slit High Resolution (one each), (3) #PW3088/20, Optics, Prefix, X-ray Mirror, (4) #PW3032/40, Goniometer Arm, Large Prefix goniometer Arm for MRD (one each), (5) #PW3132/40, Calibration Tool Kit (one each), (6) #943092200371, High precision X-ray tube, (2 tubes) one to be delivered before installation, the other to be delivered upon request; and (7) #PININSTALL, installation. The system is required to be fully compatible with the existing Phillips MRD system.- Delivery and installation is required ninety (90) days after receipt of order. -- The Government anticipates the award of a fixed pricepurchase order. The proposed requirement is for equipment for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.301-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotation. However, the government will consider all proposals received within fifteen (15) days after date of publication of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) package is not available.-It is the Government's intent to negotiate with Phillips Analytical X-Ray, 90 MacFarland Avenue, Ivyland, PA 18974, the only responsible source that can satisfy the agency's requirements. Posted 07/09/99 (W-SN352479). (0190)

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