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66 -- ATI RESEARCH GRADE FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRARED (FTIR) SPECTROMETER SYSTEM OR EQUAL SOL DAAL01-95-B-9820 DUE 062095 POC Theodora Dutch, Contract Specialist, (301) 394-1503, Kathleen M. Tennant, Contracting Officer, (301) 394-3439. The contractor shall provide a system that includes interferometer, sources, beamsplitters and detectors for both mid-infrared and near-infrared (NIR) operation, with data station and software for instrument control and data analysis, and with optional optics and real-time sampling electronics for performing grazing angle polarization modulation spectroscopy (as described in Analytical Chemistry, 63, 55, 1991). Basic spectrometer specifications: Resolution 0.25-32 wavenumbers, precision better than 0.01 wavenumbers, signal-to-noise of 80,000:1 achievable, 9500:1 with DTGS detector, scan speeds selectable from 100 KHz to 1.6 KHz, sealed and desiccated optics, true 18-bit ADC with auto gain ranging to 21 bits. Includes installation, one year warranty including al parts and travel, and one training certificate; the system components are as follows: RS-2 spectrometer including WinFIRST instrument control and data analysis software P/N 9423-290-02061, Fluid-cooled source upgrade P/N 9423-211-00207, DTGS detector and preamplifier P/N 9423-212-05007, Wide band MCT detector and preamplifier P/N 9423-212-04517, Narrow band MCT detector and preamplifier P/N 9423-212-04007, Watercooled tungsten source for NIR P/N 9423-229-66931, CaF2 beam splitter and InSb detector and preamplifier for use in NIR P/N 9423-214-11007, Emission port P/N 9423-211-06007, Right side auxiliary sample compartment with optics and separate purge system P/N RS-16040, Right side beam port/window P/N 9423-211-08507, Left side beam port/window P/N 9423-211-06207, Real-time sampling Electronics for polarization modulation spectroscopy, P/N 9423-257-50750, Hinds International Series II ZnSe 37 KHz photoelastic modular, P/N 9423-257-50760, ZnSe polarizer P/N RS-12950, 2'' flat mirror P/N SP-10643, 90 degree off-axis parabolic mirror, 10'' focal length on pinned base and adjustable mount, P/N IR-22034, 1.5'' focal length ZnSe lens and mount, P/N SP-10771, Time evolved analysis software, P/N ST-25510, data station, Dell Pentium based (16 MB RAM, 540 MB hard drive, monitor, mouse, Win 3.1) P/N 9423-296-60961 -- 1 ea. -- The system must be fully integrated, with all components and operational modes, including polarization modulation, controlled by the system software. -- FOB Destination -- The delivery period shall be 90 days after award. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone requests will be honored. (0124)

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