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66 -- DOUBLE GRATING MONOCHROMATOR SOL 53SBNB060116 DUE 071300 POC Brenda K. Lee (301) 975-6394 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 procure a Double Grating Monochromator using simplified acquisition procedures, under the authority of the test program for certain commercial items cited in FAR Surpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3826 and the size standard is 500 employees. This action is unrestricted. The estimate range cost for this procurement is approximately $35,000 to $50,000. This requirement is for a specific scientific instrument to be used in a laboratory for radiometric measurements of video and computer display devices and for radiometric characterization of illumination sources and optical components used in the development of measurement methods and in the calibration of instruments. The instrument sought is an automated laboratory-grade spectroradiometric measurement system consisting of a double grating monochromator (DGM), controller with computer interface, and software capable of performing spectral radiance measurements. When configured with appropriate accessories, the instrument shall be capable of performing measurements of spectral irradiance, power output of light sources; spectral response of detectors; diffuse or total hemispherical reflectance of materials; specular reflectance as a function of both wavelength and angle of incidence; and both regular and diffuse spectral transmittance of materials. Detailed specifications shall be provided in the solicitation FOB Destination, Gaithersburg, Required delivery within 90 days from contract award. The Government requires a 12 month warranty on all parts and labor. Warranty shall begin when the system has passed acceptance testing. The Contractor shall demonstrate that the system meets or exceeds all performance specifications identified in the solicitation. The test may be perform at NIST or at the offeror's facility and data reported to NIST. The unit shall successfully pass the capability demonstration before final acceptance. Award will be based on the offeror whose proposal offers the best value to the Government, technical, price, and other factors considered. The Government intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Requests for a copy of the RFQ may be mailed to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Acquisition and Assistance Division, Building 301, Room B117, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 3572, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-0001, Reference Solicitation No. 53SBNB060116 or faxed to(301) 963-7732 or sent through the email link below. The response date identified above is an estimate. The RFQ will be available approximately fifteen days after publication of this announcement and the solicitation response time will be approximately 15 days after issuance. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the agency. All requests for the solicitation package must be in writing. Faxed quotation will not be accepted. Posted 06/23/00 (W-SN468040). (0175)

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