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B -- OLEORESIN CAPSICUM CANISTER STUDY SOL 53SBNB067031 DUE 041100 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), has a requirement for a qualified contractor to perform a study involving sampling and analyzing the contents of commercial pepper spray canisters from five different manufacturers, to make quantitative measurements of the internal pressure, concentration of active agent(s) (capsaicinoid compounds) present in the aerosol spray, the propellants and carriers. The study shall also include shelf-life stability studies of the canisters (devices) at specified environments, drop aerosol firing and range tests, and drop tests to gauge device mechanical safety and stability. The period of performance shall be one year. Deliverables shall be quarterly progress reports and a final report discussing the findings of all work performed. F.O.B. Destination, Gaithersburg, Maryland. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 8731 and the size standard is 500 employees. The period of performance is one year. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Interested firms may request a copy of the quotation by fax at (301)963-7732, Reference 53SBNB067031. See Note 26. Posted 03/29/00 (W-SN439192). (0089)

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