Army Research Laboratory, Attn: AMSRL-CS-PR-AP, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD 21005-5066

J -- UPGRADE PHILIPS X-RAY DIFFRACTOMETER SOL W813LT-0038-7003 DUE 030600 POC Jean Craig, Contract Specialist, 410-278-6517 The US Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD intends to award on a sole-source basis with Philips Analytical, a division of North American Philips, Natick, MA, for the Upgrade of two government owned Philips X-Ray Diffractometers. This is to include software and hardware upgrades to bring this equipment up to more modern standards. As the OEM, Philips Analytical is the only known source that can meet the government requirement. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability. Information received will be considered only for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement and will be solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice. Capability statements referencing W813LT-0038-7003 must be faxed to Jean Craig at FAX 410-278-6522. See numbered Notes 22 and 89.***** Posted 02/16/00 (W-SN426220). (0047)

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