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J -- SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE X-24A X-RAY BEAMLINE IN THE NATIONAL SYNCHROTRON LIGHT SOURCE AT BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY -- SOL 52SBNB9C1081 DUE 090899 POC Sandra L. Febach, Contracting Officer, (301) 975-6326;Romena R. Moy, Contract Specialist, (301) 975-4999 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to enter into a sole-source contract with Tag Engineering of Riverhead, New York under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) -- Only one responsible source. This procurement is for specialized support necessary for the repair, maintenance, and improvement of the X-24A X-Ray Beamline in the National Synchrotron Light Source at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York. In addition, Tag Engineering will provide safety training and beamline operational training to beamline users and will monitor beamline operations. Tag Engineering is uniquely qualified to perform this requirement based on Mr. Barry Karlin's extensive level of expertise and experience in the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of the beamline. NIST anticipates the award of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The period of performance shall be one (1) year from contract award with two (2) additional 1-year option periods. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Written responses shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirement. A solicitation is not available. See Numbered Notes 22 and 26. Posted 08/06/99 (W-SN364827). (0218)

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