U. S. ARMY ENGR, WESCE, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD, VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6199

R -- DIOXIN ANALYSIS SOL DACW39-96-Q-0091 DUE 043096 POC Purchasing Agent ELIZABETH J. GARRETT (601) 634-2462 (Site Code DACW39) This office proposes to issue a blanket purchase agreement for a period of 1-year for sample analysis. Orders will be issued as services are required during this period. Services will consist of analysis of approximately 75 samples for dioxin/furan by high resolution gas chromatography/high resolution mass spectrometry (SW-846 Method 8290) operating in the selected ion monitoring mode. Samples may be submitted in batches ranging from 2 to 30 samples and will consist of water, soil, or other environmental media. Quality control data for all blanks, duplicate spikes, and surrogates will be reported with the analysis. Data shall be reported for 2.3.7.8. TCDD/TCDF and total tetra thru OCTA (CL4-CL8) dioxin and furan homlogs as well as an estimation of 2.3.7.8-substituted isomers. Laboratory must possess Corps Of Engineers validation for hazardous, toxic, radiological waste (HTRW) projects.(0103)

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