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B -- CHARTERS OF FREEDOM" ENCASEMENT SERVICES SOL 53SBNB067027 DUE 031700 POC Sandra L. Febach Contracting Officer, (301) 975-6326 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 with Dr. Charles Tilford, on a sole source basis under the authority of 41 U. S. C. 253 (c) (1)- Only One Responsible Source. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 4226 with a size standard of $18.5 million. Requirements are to provide technical expertise and support for: 1. Gas extraction from old National Bureau of Standards encasements of Pages 2 and 3 of the U. S. Constitution; 2. Interface between NARA and NIST chemical analysis of gasses extracted; 3. Final seal testing of new encasement of Transmittal page of the U. S. Constitution; 4. Filling of new encasement of Transmittal page and pages 2 and 3 of the U. S Constitution. Period of Performance is from the date of the award through December 31, 2001. Dr Tilford designed the gas extraction system and is the only person who has operated it on an encasement containing one of the "Charters of Freedom". He designed the on-board instrumentation package and specified all components. He calibrated the pressure sensors and specified the components for the flow regulation system that will be used to fill the encasements. He developed the leak test protocol used on this project. Dr. Tilford's unique knowledge, experience and abilities identify him as the only person qualified to minimize the danger risks associated with this activity in the preservation of the nation's founding documents. The Government anticipates the award of a firm fixed price purchase order. The proposed requirement is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotations. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) package is not available. See CBD Notes 22 and 26. Posted 03/10/00 (W-SN433285). (0070)

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