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66 -- ENERGY DISPERSIVE X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTROMETER SOL 99CRQQ0255 DUE 080699 POC Marilyn Hutchison, MS 204B, (303) 2;36-5900 x327 or FAX (303) 236-2710 E-MAIL: USGS, CR, Acquisitions & Federal Assistance, mhutchi@usgs.gov. Concerns having the ability to furnish the supplies described herein are requested to give written notification (including the telephone number for a point of contact) to the procuring office above within 15 calendar days from the date of this synopsis. The U.S. Geological Survey, Geologic Division, has a requirement for an Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer. The instrument should be tube excited and computer controlled, with an internal sample changer for presenting either pressed powder pellets or loose powders in a cup. Interested parties shall complete the Request for Quotation No. 99CRQQ0255 at the following website: http://ideasec.usgs.gov/, or contact Marilyn Hutchison at (303) 236-5900, ext, 327 to obtain a copy of the Request for Quotation. Posted 07/22/99 (W-SN357752). (0203)

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