U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts Management Division (MD-33), Attn: ORDSC, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

66 -- BUXCO 4-RAT WHOLE-BODY PLETHYSMOGRAPH SYSTEM SOL X4A011 POC Pamela E. Smith (919) 541-0635 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, smith.pamela@epa.gov. The Environmental Protection Agency intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Buxco Electronics, Inc., 95 West Woods Road #2, Sharon, CT 06069, for the purchase of a 4-Rat Whole -Body Plethysmography System running Windows software. The equipment will be used for Dyspnea evaluation in small laboratory animals. These studies require the ability to measure ventilation parameters (frequency of breathing, tidal volume, peak expiratory flow, peak inspiratory flow, expiratory time, inspiratory time, relaxation time, etc.) In unrestrained and unanesthetized animals. In addition to the ventilation parameters, it is require to have the ability to measure/calculate the enhanced pause (PENH) and pause. It is require to have the ability to evaluate four animals at a time and deliver agonist agents via aerosol in a automated system. It is required that these tasks be automated and parameters calculated on line using a PC, in an easy to use all inclusive system. The data collected from the BUXCO Dyspnea System must be compatible with the Forced Maneuvers System. EPA believes BUXCO Electronics, Inc., is the only vendor capable of satisfying the requirements stated above. No Solicitation is available. All interested parties who believe they can provide the required system should fully explain their capabilities in writing within 15 days of the date of this announcement. The intent of this synopsis is to determine if any source(s) exist and, therefore. No RFQ is available. Consequently, any response(s)failing to provide the aforementioned data but instead choosing to merely submit a routine letter requesting a copy of the RFQ will be ignored. Submit response to the U.S. EPA, Attn: Pamela E. Smith (MD-33), Contracts Management Division, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711. No telephonic or faxed request will be honored. See Note 22 Posted 07/22/00 (W-SN477762). (0204)

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