66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT-POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT

Notice Date

November 1, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Office of Procurement, 14th & C Streets, S.W., Washington, DC, 20228

ZIP Code

20228

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-02-CMT-SS-01

Response Due

November 20, 2001

Point of Contact

Christina Tayman, Contract Specialist, Phone (202)874-2183, Fax (202)874-2200, Email christina.tayman@bep.treas.gov -- Christina Tayman, Contract Specialist, Phone (202)874-2183, Fax (202)874-2200, Email christina.tayman@bep.treas.gov

Description

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has interest and is seeking sources for a Fluorescence Spectrometer. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only -solicitations are not available at this time. Request for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The (BEP) is interested in one or more instruments that could do the following: (1) Measure the visible fluorescence spectrum of narrow plastic substrates -- approximately 1.6 millimeters wide and one-quarter inch to three inches in length- and other substrates. The exciting UV wavelength should be approximately 350 to 390 nanometers. The instrument should accept a sheet size of 26"X23". The instrument must be able to display the visible fluorescence spectrum (400 to 700 nanometers)-and then determine quantifiable parameters of the emitted visible fluorescence spectrum and then determine quantifiable parameters of the emitted visible fluorescence spectrum (400 to 700 nanometers), e.g. in CIE L*(lightness) a* (red-green, b*(yellow-blue) color values, or other. The instrument must be able to detect any difference of intensity of the fluorescent material that might occur after various treatments or tests. The supplier of the instrument(s) should be able to specify the range of wavelength of the excitation light source, the measuring aperture, as well as the procedure to calibrate the instrument(s); (2) Capabilities of instrument (s) that can measure fluorescence through the UV-VIS-NIR range with the excitation being in the UV, or Visible, or Near Infrared; (3) Capabilities of instrument (s) to measure both fluorescence and reflectance through the UV-VIS-NIR range with the excitation being in the UV, or Visible, or Near Infrared. At this point, the BEP is not intending to purchase any particular product, but would look at submitted literature (and would like an approximate price) describing products that could satisfy all or some of its requirements in the immediate future. Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability of potential sources for this requirement. Do not submit capability statements. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Interested parties should send questions regarding this market survey to Virgil Huber 202-874-3103. All procurement questions can be directed to Christina M. Tayman at the address listed above or by e-mail to the following address: Christina.Tayman@bep.treas.gov. =20

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011105/66SOL006.HTM (D-305 SN5120V8)