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T -- INSPECT SPECIAL MEDIA RECORDS HOLDINGS SOL NAMA-00-Q-0023 DUE 090100 POC Joan Stewart, NAA, 301-713-6755x228 The National Archives and Records Administration intends to conduct negotiation on a single source basis with Image Permanence Institute of Rochester, NY for the inspection/assessment of the chemical condition, level of deterioration, of various groups of acetate-based photographic film holdings (Estimate quantities of holdings 4,000 cubic feet). The activities shall include preparation of sampling plans; use acid-detecting indicator strips (A-D strips) to assess the chemical stability of a random sampling or records; assessment of the physical condition of the records tested with A-D strips; and identification of the type of film/format. Contractor will provide all staff, supplies and equipment to perform the assessment; will analyze and report the results of the A-D strip testing, assessment of physical condition and identification of the film; and will provide recommendations for appropriate environmental storage of the acetate records, including anticipated life expectancy for the records when stored at various environmental conditions. The random sample of about 1% of the 4,000 CF mention above. All responsible sources able to proved this support are invited to identify their interest and ability to meet this requirement by submitting a response to include technical capability, pricing data and other information which shows a bona fide ability to meet this requirement by September 1, 2000, 3:00PM, Eastern Standard Time. No contract award will be made on the basis of quotations/proposals or other information received in response to this notice. A request for solicitation document will not be considered an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Posted 08/16/00 (W-SN486540). (0229)

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