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66 -- VACUUM CHAMBER AND VACUUM PUMPING SYSTEM SOL 52SBNB5C8732 DUE 060995 POC Catherine Poole, Contract Specialist (301) 975-4154 Pauline E. Mallgrave (301) 975-6330 NIST intends to procure the services of a Contractor to design and construct a vacuum chamber and vacuum pumping system for a Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS). The FTS consists of a set of optical components (apertures, mirrors, beam splitters, and detectors) that are mounted on an optical table 48 inches wide by 120 inches long. The optical table is supported by four pneumatic vibration isolation legs. The entire system of table and legs shall be contained within the vacuum chamber. The chamber will include a pumping system capable of evacuating the chamber to a pressure of 15 mTorr. The vacuum pump must be vibrationally isolated from the chamber. The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed price contract, FOB Destination, with delivery desired within 120 days and required within 135 days from date of award. Requests for the solicitation shall be written and mailed to the above address. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. (0114)

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