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B -- CHARACTERIZATION OF THE FUJI BAS 2000 STORAGE PHOTOSTIMULABLE PHOSPHOR (SPP) SYSTEM SOL 53SBNB967089 DUE 090799 POC Marsha Rodgers (301)975-6398, Fax 301-963-7732, e-mail Marsha.Rodgers@nist.gov 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) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with NeuTek, Darnestown, Maryland, to conduct measurements using the NIST owned Fuji BAS 2000 SPP system to determine the applicable measurement limits for various types of radiation and radioactivity levels. These measurements are designed to realize the potential of this SPP system as a radiation imaging device, a quantitative measurement instrument and a research tool to design counters for ultra low level radioactivity measurement required by the electronic and aerospace industry. F.O.B. Destination, Gaithersburg, Maryland. The period of performance is 7 months from date of award. The proposed requirement is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This is a sole source based on the fact that the staff of NeuTek have an exceptionally strong background in radiation research and are thoroughly familiar with the theory, operation and analysis of all types of radiation detection technologies. As a pioneer in applying the SPP technology for alpha imaging, digital autoradiography and low-level alpha counter, NeuTek is uniquely qualified for this project. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement . This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all proposals received within seven days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A quotation shall be requested from NeuTek under simplified acquisition procedures and the anticipated award date is September 17, 1999. Note 22 does not apply. See Note 26. Posted 08/27/99 (W-SN373425). (0239)

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