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66 -- LABORATORY VACUUM FURNACE SOL 53SBNB760116 DUE 051697 POC Contracting Officer, Joan M. Smith -- (301) 975-6458, Contract Specialist, Tamara Grinspon -- (301) 975-4390 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. Correction: This action, originally publicized in the CBD dated 05/01/97, is further clarified as follows: The sample sticks shall be made of one of the following metals: molybdenum, niobium, tantalum or tungsten. The sample holder shall have a melting point significantly greater than 1800 degrees centigrade. The furnace will be supported on existing tables, thereby precluding any ports on the bottom plate. The bottom plate shall have a flat surface. A support for the furnace is not required. No temperature controller or power-supply is required. All other information publicized in the original synopsis is correct.**** (0128)

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