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66 -- MEASURING INSTRUMENT SOL CF181E DUE 102299 POC Barbara A. Curtiss at 513-487-2036 or Fax 513-487-2109 E-MAIL: U.S. EPA -- CINCINNATI CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION, curtiss.barbara@epamail.epa.gov. Under the authority granted in FAR 6.302-1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency intends to seek a quotation on a Sole Source basis from Scientific Technology for one Model LOA-104-ARM System and one Outdoor Monitoring System. The system will be used to measure the path-averaged air velocity in the cell building roof ventilator and at the fence line of a chlor-alkali plant for the determination of mercury emissions. EPA requires a long-path optical scintillometer for the determination pat averaged air velocity. The instrument shall be capable of conducting measurements at ambient conditions as well as in industrial settings where high electric fields exist. The performance specifications are as follows: (1) Nominal path length 0.1 to 1 km (2) Nominal dynamic range of air velocity: 0.1 to 40 m/s (3) Maximum operating temperature: 60 degrees C (4) Certified by EPA as a Method 14 (40 CFR, Part 60, Appendix A) equivalent method. Contractor will install and demonstrate that the instrument performs according to specifications. The contractor shall provide on-site training on the set-up, operation, calibration, and maintenance of instrument. A Manufacturer's operating manual is required. This procurement will be accomplished under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements or submit quotations. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. To receive a Request for Quotation (RFQ) package, send your request to the e-mail address shown below no later than 10/22/99. Please include a complete mailing address and fax number in your e-mail message. NO TELEPHONE REQUEST OR FAX REQUEST WILL BE HONORED. All quotations received by the response due date stated in the RFQ will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Posted 10/08/99 (W-SN390398). (0281)

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