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66 -- RFQ FOR TEMPERATURE BATH SOL WASC9-4 DUE 111098 POC Randall Brown (206) 526-6226/FAX (206) 526-6025 Request for Quotations WASC-9-4 issued for one Sea-Bird Electronics Inc. Model SBE-34 or equal temperature bath with digital controller and temperature reference. Must have the following minimum characteristics: 1) Handle at least 20 modules and allow interfacing to the laboratory's computer system, and with the TAO software developed for calibrations, 2) 110-liter insulated bath with toroidal flow circulation, UV sterilizer, and filter, high capacity chiller (230 VAC); 3) digital controller with Windows 95/NT software to allow setting any temperature 0 to 35 degrees C or permits automatic sequencing of user-defined cal schedule. IBM-compatible PC required but not included, and 4) temperature reference (SBE 38). If not quoting Sea-Bird brand, submit catalog cuts, brochures, or other material to allow evaluation of temperature bath. Failure to submit will result result in rejection of quote as nonresponsive. Submit Federal tax ID number and DUNS number with quote. Quote delivered price to Seattle, WA, state availability. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 10/26/98 (W-SN265481). (0299)

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