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60 -- SINGLE MODE PULARIZING OPTICAL FIBER!! SOL N62285-00-RC-40010!! DUE 102199 POC Janet Freeman 202-762-1439, Contract Specialist, Contracting Officer, Debra Glass 202-433-3500!! WEB: NA!!, NA!!. E-MAIL: NA!!, FREEMAN.JANET@USNO.NAVY.MIL!!. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk (Detachment) Washington (FISC Wash) plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in support of the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) to procure a #FS-PZ-4616 single mode pularizing optical fiber for 830nm. The fiber must meet the following specifications: 1) Single spatial mode 2) Single linear polarization in transmitted mode 3) Minimum extinction of ploarization mode 4) Operating wavelength: 820nm 5) Maximum attenuation at 820nm of 4.5dB/km 6) Cladding diameter: 80 microns 7) Jacket diameter: 200 microns Interersted parties may identify their interest and respond to the Navy's requirement prior to 1200 noon on 21 Oct 1999. Please direct all questions to Janet Freeman (202) 762-1439, fax (202) 762-1055.***** Posted 10/13/99 (W-SN391019). (0286)

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