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66 -- PORTABLE CESIUM GRADIOMETER SYSTEM SOL 994W01744 POC Mr. Robert L. Mohn, 412-386-4963, Contracting Officer, Mr. Richard Hammack, 412-386-4860, Technical Representativer E-MAIL: mohn@fetc.doe.gov, mohn@fetc.doe.gov. Desc: This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and an award will be made in accordance with FAR Par 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The U.S. Department of Energy, Federal Energy Technology Center (FETC), Pittsburgh, PA 15236 intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for a Portable Cesium Gradiometer System to be deliver to the FETC site in Pittsburgh, PA. The Gradiometer System contains the following: (1) Model G-858 Portable Cesium Magnetometer (or Equal) w/accessories; (2) Model G-858 Gradiometer; and (3) Trimble Model AG132 GPS Receiver. The Portable Cesium Gradiometer System must include the following salient specifications: a) Data Acquisition Console for display of position and data; b) Two Cesium sensors; c) Sensor staff; d) Interconnecting cables including RS-232 output cable; e) Carrying harness; f) Two rechargeable GelCel batteries; g) AC/DC battery charger; h) Operator's manual; i) Carrying Case; J) Software for downloading instrument, diurnal correction, data and navigation/position editing, gradient computation, gridding and contouring. Gradiometer system provides 0.05 gamma resolution at 10 samples/sec; audio output proportional to field strength; selection and display of all setup and in-field survey functions and parameters; display of position and survey grid; and display of up to 5 stacked profiles of magnetometer data. System comes standard with 1 Mbyte of RAM storage sufficient for 8 hours of magnetometer data or 3 hours of Gradiometer and DGPS data storage. System includes integrated GPS receiver that allows for a one man, systematic survey of open areas without layout or pre marking of survey lines. System provides simultaneous recording of magnetic and DGPS data. System consists of GPS receiver, antenna, interconnecting cables and back pack with each modified to be non-magnetic. GPS System specifications: 1) 12-channel GPS receiver; 2) L-band satellite differential correction receiver; 3) Sub-meter differential accuracy; 4) 2 line, 16 character liquid crystal display; 5) 4 button keyboard; 6) Tow programmable RS-232 serial ports: NMEA-0183 output/RTCM SC104 input. Also includes provision for parallel swathing with real time left/right steering commands. Includes internal software functions, light bar with left/right indicator and over-the-shoulder-mounting are attached to backpack. Includes Everest Multi-path reduction for increased accuracy. The proposed purchase order is 100% set-aside for Small Business concerns with a Size Standard of 500 employees. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet stated requirements. Tentative issue date for RFQ is on or about August 6, 1999. A firm fixed priced purchase order will be issued. Anticipated award will be on or about August 13, 1999. Request for RFQ shall be in writing, stating RFQ number 994W01744, complete, company name, point of contact, address, area code and telephone number, and facsimile number. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Request can be faxed to Mr. Robert L. Mohn (412) 386-6137. Posted 07/27/99 (W-SN359226). (0208)

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