U.S. Geological Survey, Branch Of Acquisition and Federal Assistance, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046

66 -- CARBON ANALYSIS SYSTEM SOL 00CRQQ0308 DUE 082800 POC Robert C. Valdez, (303) 236-5900 ext 424 The U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Resources Team has a requirement for a carbon analysis system. The system shall be capable of measuring total carbon, total organic carbon and total inorganic carbon. System shall be capable of analyzing liquids, slurries and solids, and shall have a linear dynamic concentration range of 10 ppm to a virtual 100 percent carbon (weighted calibration curves are unacceptable). Coulometric detection is required. System shall utilize an internal microprocessor with embedded software capable of displaying user selectable units including ugC, ugCO2 and ugCO3 without the need of an external computer. TIC autosampler shall incorporate an inert gas blanket covering the sample carousel to prevent atmospheric contamination of certain types of samples. Furnace autosampler shall utilize a vertical combustion furnace programmed to maintain multiple temperature setting up to 1100 degrees Celsius. Other system features shall include a floppy disk drive, RS 232C outlet and on-line impact printer. Contractor shall be required to provide on-site installation and instructions by a factory representative. The following requirement is considered a "Brand Name or Equal" product manufactured by UIC, Incorporated, P.O. Box 863, Joliet, IL 60434. FOB: Lakewood, CO. Quotes are due August 28, 2000. Interested parties shall complete the Request for Quotation 00CRQQ0308 at the following web site: http://ideasec.usgs.gov/. Posted 08/11/00 (W-SN484883). (0224)

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