U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Bldg 4488, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280

58 -- SPECTROMETERS SOL DAAH03-98-R-0046 DUE 091598 POC (PCF)Gayle B. Franklin, Contract Specialist, AMSAM-AC-SS-BA, (256)842-7425;Kathy B. Ray, Contracting Officer, (205)876-4225 It is the Government's intent to acquire twenty-eight(28) Spectrometers that meet the following specifications: able to detect and quantify the presence of elements that exist in small, suspended particles or are dissolved in natural or synthetic petroleum-based products. Must employ the principle of optical emission spectroscopy (OES) to detect particles under ten microns in size. This system must be capable of analyzing the following elements in ranges from 0-10,000 parts per million (ppm): Aluminum, Barium, Boron, Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Magnesium, Molybdenum, Nickle, Phosphorus, Silicon, Silver, Sodium, Tin, Titanium, Vanadium and Zinc. The system is required to be driven over unimproved roads at an average speed of 25 mph (maximum speed 30 mph) for a distance of 100 miles and be driven off road over rolling terrain at an average speed of 10 mph (maximum speed 12.5 mph) for a distance of 100 miles. Upon completion, the system must be capable of passing a functional equipment check, equipment standardization check and limited range calibration check. The system must also have electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection. The system must be capable of interfacing with external personal computer systems and processing aeronautical and non-aeronautical servicing oils as applicable to military applications. System is also required to meet or exceed the requirments of MIL-STD-462 (Electromagnetic Interference, for the Control of). Spectrometers must be Joint Oil Analysis Program (JAOP) approval. It is the contractor's responsibility to seek this JAOP approval. This procurement will be awarded prior to 30 September 1998 and will not be delayed to await JAOP approval -- FOB Destination -- Award to be made on or about 15 September 1998 -- Funds are not presently available for this action. No award will be made until adequate funding is made available -- POC for inquiries generated by this synopsis is Gayle B. Franklin, ATTN: AMSAM-AC-SS-BA, address above. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which, if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Request a solicitation package from address above, ATTN: AMSAM-AC-SS-BA. Posted 08/17/98 (W-SN237828). (0229)

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