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66 -- FIELD X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTROMETER SOL RFQ-NY-99-00004 DUE 073099 POC Carol Fitzpatrick, Contract Specialist, 212-637-3384 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region II intends to purchase a Field X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer with a solid-state detector to perform inorganic analyses on soil, sediment, sludge, air particulate filters, liquid filters, dust wipes, and paint matrices on a brand name or equal basis. Proposed models must be equal to the Niton Model XL-733 ARS Thin Sample & Bulk Sample plus Lead Based Paint Analyzer with deluxe soil grinder. Any replies to this notice shall be submitted in writing to Carol Fitzpatrick and faxed to 212-637-3416. Refer to the RFQ number when requesting copies of the RFQ and include a FAX number. "See Note No. 1" Posted 07/01/99 (W-SN349596). (0182)

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