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66 -- CHROMATOGRAPHY DATA ACQUISITION SOL RFQ 99-08 DUE 091099 POC Phyllis J. Schweickart, 513/533-8185 or Dwight Favors, 513/533-8137 Furnish one Chromatography Data Acquisition System, as manufactured by JMBS, Inc., P.O. Box 747, Bear, DE. or Equal. Specifications: The data acquisition and processing system shall be the latest vendor production offering. The system shall acquire data from the specified chromatography instrumentation (as indicated below), perform automated data processing and data reduction, and allow the preparation of customized analytical reports. The data system software shall be able to perform data reduction, intergration functions, formation of calibration curves and related calculations, methods, and sequences, and allow for the development of customized formulas for task specific applications. Client server software is required and must have capability for stand alone operation in the event of server failure (PC becomes the new server). In the event of server failure the system shall include a 24 hour buffer for continured data acquisition. The data system software shall be capable of continuous data acquisition without occupying a user license or work station license. The system shall provide a single software platform for any laboratory regardless of the instrument type employed. The client shall be able to fully control an instrument(s) through the network and display an unlimited number of channels on one PC. System must be a true 32 BIT application. Clients shall be Windows NT or Windows 98. System must have full ethernet compliance across the network. RS-232 ports and cables are required for connection between PC(s) and instrument(s) along with associated hardware and software. Option 580 (or equivalent) required for 6-HP5890 GC'S. On-site training and installation is required. Requests for the Request for Quotation must be in writing only. You may FAX your request to the following number: 513/533-8283, to the Attention of Phyllis Schweickart. All responsible businesses may submit a written quotation which if received timely will be considered. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be utilized for this purchase. The anticipated issuance date of this RFQ is August 6, 1999. Posted 07/27/99 (W-SN359563). (0208)

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