Naval Research Laboratory, Attn: Code 3420, 4555 Overlook Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20375

60 -- FIBER OPTIC FUSION SPLICER SOL N00173-00-Q-0084 POC Darlene Copp 202-767-2374 WEB: Click here to download a copy of the RFQ, http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/supply/Simplified _Acq_Frame20%.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, SolQnA@labmis.nrl.navy.mil. Naval Research Laboratory has a requirement for an FSM-40S Fiber optic fusion splicer with the following specifications: Automatic core profile alignment, capable of single and dual axis fiber viewing, atmosphere, temperature and humidity compensation, 110 VAC or 12 VDC operating supply, integral splice protection tube heater, CT-04 fiber cleaver, max weight 11 lbs., operating temp -10 to 50 deg C, maximum size of 174mm x 190mm x 180mm (WxDxH), preset, optimized splice parameters for SM, MM, NZ-DS, DS, CS, and Erbium doped fiber, programmable attenuation capability, multiple tube heater, and a 5" LCD display. "See Note(s) 1" Response date to be determined at time RFQ is issued. RFQ will not be issued on our web page until the 16th day after this notice appears in the CBD. Posted 05/24/00 (W-SN458125). (0145)

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