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B -- DEVELOP AND EVALUATE AN AIR MONITORING METHOD FOR METALS SOL RFQ 99-10 DUE 091799 POC Phyllis J. Schweickart, 513/533-8185, or Contracting Officer, Dwight Favors, 513/533-8137 Develop and Evaluate an air monitoring method for metals using hotplate and block nitric acid/hydrochloric acid digestion with inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis. Determine common sulfure compound interferences encountered in mercaptan sampling and evaluate mini-canister and active sorbent sampler mercaptan methods using NIOSH method evaluation guidelines for potential publication in the NIOSH manual of analytical methods. Contractor must have contacts in at least half the states participating in the OSHA State Consultation Program to conduct required field testing for metals and mercaptans. Requests for the Request For Quotations must be in writing only. You may FAX your request to the following number: (513)533-8283, Attn: Phyllis Schweickart. All responsible businesses may submit a written quotation which, if received timely, will be considered by the agency. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be utilized for this purchase. The anticipated issuance date of this RFQ is August 30, 1999. Posted 08/26/99 (W-SN372883). (0238)

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