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66 -- DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYZER SOL W26AAN6143N072 DUE 092096 POC Karen Chapman, Purchasing Agent, (301) 394-1945, Beth Smith, Contracting Officer, (301) 394-3371. Contractor shall provide the following items to refurbish existing Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA 982) which is no longer compatible with the current Thermal Analysis operating System. Item 1- Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer, DMA 2980 #984000.901 which includes 3 point bending for 20mm and 50mm lengths, accessory kit and cables and DMA 2980 Data Analysis Software #926131.901 and Time Temperature Superpositioning Program #926132.901. Item 2 - Film and Fiber Tension Kit #984016.901. Item 3 - Parallel Plate Compression Kit #984018.901. Item 4 - Dual & Single Cantilever Bending Kit #984015.901. Item 5 - Shear Sandwhich Kit #984017.901. Item 6 - Gas Cooling Accessory with Auto-Fill Capacity for DMA #991400.901. Item 7 - Credit for Trade in of existing 982 DMA. It is intended to award this contract to TA Instruments, Inc., New Castle, DE on a sole source basis. TA Instruments, Inc., is the only known source that has the capabilities to provide this requirement. Interested persons, responsible businesses only may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements by submitting in writing a request for a copy of the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone requests will be honored. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0250)

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