U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 26 W. Martin Luther King Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45268

52 -- ENERGY DISPERSIVE X-RAY MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM SOL ADA-001 DUE 072199 POC Barbara Curtiss at 513-487-2036 or fax number 513-487-2109 E-MAIL: BARBARA CURTISS, CINCINNATI CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION, curtiss.barbara@epa.mail.epa.gov. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Subsurface Protection and Remedial Division of the National Risk Management Research Laboratory located in ADA, Oklahoma, requires an energy dispersive X-Ray Microanalysis System to be used in conjuction with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) for the quantitative analysis of elements in those solid matrices of interest in environmental research. The instrument requires a high resolution Germanium dector for characteristic X-Rays, and the ability to interface with the present Jeol Model 5300 SEM system. The items being requested are as follows: one each (1) Germanium Dector to fit Joel 5300 SEM, one each (1) microanalysis System and installation. This is not a Small Business Set-Aside. This award if for full and open competition and will be awarded made using the Simplified Acquisition procedures under Far Part 13. A request for Quotation (RFQ) is expected to be issued on or about July 22, 1999. All request for quotation must be submitted by fax or mail to this office NLT Jul 21, 1999. All request for quotation, must be in writing. NO TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL BE HONORED. Award is expected on or about July 27, 1999. All responsible sources may submit their written request to Barbara Curtiss at 26 W. Martin Luther King Drive, or by fax number 513-487-2109.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Subsurface Protection and Remedial Division of the National Risk Management Research Laboratory located in ADA, Oklahoma, requires an energy dispersive X-Ray Microanalysis System to be used in conjuction with a Scanning Electronic Microscope (SEM)for the quantitative analysis of elements in those solid matrices of interest in environmental research. The instrument requires a high resolution Germanium dector for characteristic X-Rays, and the ability to interface with the present Jeol Model 5300 SEM system. The items being requested are as follows: one each (1) Germanium Dector to fit Jeol 5300 SEM, one each (1) microanalysis System and installation. This is not a Small Business Set-Aside. This award if for full and open competiton and will be awarded made using the Simplified Acquisition procedures under Far Part 13. A request for Quotation (RFQ) is expected to be issued on or about July 22, 1999. All request for quotation must be submitted by fax or mail to this office NLT Jul 21, 1999. All request for quotation, must be in writing. NO TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL BE HONORED. Award is expected on or about July 27, 1999. All responsible sources may submit their written request to Barbara Curtiss at 26 W. Martin Luther King Drive, or by fax number 513-487-2109. Posted 07/07/99 (W-SN351261). (0188)

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